The Shema is a central creed in which religion?

• A. Islam
• B. Judaism
• C. Christianity
• D. Buddhism

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is recognizing which religion treats the Shema as a central statement of faith. The Shema is a foundational declaration in Judaism, from the Torah: “Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one.” It expresses a simple, powerful belief in one God and is a touchstone of Jewish worship and identity, recited daily in prayers and kept in daily life through practices like mezuzot and tefillin. Because it centers on recognizing and loving one God, it is uniquely tied to Judaism.

Islam’s central creed is the Shahada, professing there is no god but God and that Muhammad is the messenger; Christianity has creeds such as the Nicene or Apostles’ Creed that articulate faith in the Trinity; Buddhism emphasizes teachings and practice rather than a single universal god or creed. So the Shema best fits Judaism.