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Theology Final
Key Terms world religions
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Undergraduate 1
12/13/2010

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Definitions of religion: Fisher's Deming's, and Latin root
Definition
Fishers: The institution, a public and shared./
Demings: Orientation to Ultimate Reality
Latin Root: Religio "To tie back" or "rebind" rebinding of broken cosmos
Term
Jewish Ultimate Reality
Definition
One named god. Serve and love him only him.
Follow 10 Commandments
Love your neighbor as yourself
Kosher
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Atman vs. Anatman
Definition
Atman: The soul, or the essence of consciousness, in Hinduism, a spark of the cosmic Brahman

Anatman: The principle that there is no eternal self.
Term
Four Noble Truths
Definition
All is suffering
All suffering comes from cravings
If cravings cease suffering will cease
The way to end all suffering is to follow the Eightfold path
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The Four Casts
Definition
BKVS [BurgerKing VictorisaSecret}

Brahmin-Priest
Kshatriyas- Warriors
Vaishyas- Merchants
Shudras- Common people
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Four Stages of Life
Definition
Student- 1-25
House owner- 25-50
Retired- 50-75
Wanderer Monk- 75-100
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The Vedas
Definition
a collection of wisdom, stories, and poetry from the time of the Aryan invasion passed down orally.
Term
Types of Yoga
Definition
Raja Yoga- Mental Concentration yoga
Jnana Yoga- The use of intellectual effort as a yogic technique.
Karma Yoga- The path of unselfish service in Hinduism
Bhakti yoga-path of devotion
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Puja
Definition
Hindu ritual Worship
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Importance of Studying Religion
Definition
The challenge: "you don't know me" we all have colored glasses. Acceptance of different ideas.
Coherent vs. Cohesive Thought: The Building Project
Comparing Religions: Experiencing no confused with Studying
Term
Religious Symbols
Definition
Can be anything- Buildings, works of art, discrete movements, entire rituals, plants, animals persons, places, stories, concepts, words, and sounds.
Typical symbol is a temple-points to and worships God
Deming's analogy of the Building Project- foundation which is solid something to build off of.
Term
Five Pillars of Islam
Definition
Pillar 1- The Shahadah: BElief and Witness [There is no god but Allah and Muhammad is his Messenger]
Pillar2- Sallah: Daily Prayer, anyone of any age welcome. 5 times daily
Pillar 3: Zakat: Charity, 2.5% of income should be given
PIllar 4- Fasting: Ramadan 9th Month of Lunar Calendar, no food, sex, drink, or tobacco
Pillar 5- The Hajj: Pilgrimage to Mekkah
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Sunni
Definition
Recognize a voted on successor of Muhammad [the caliph]
View Abu Bakr as the successor of Ummah
80% of Muslims
IRAQ
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Shi'a
Definition
Recognize a voted on successor of Muhammad [the Caliph]
View 'Ali' as the Muhammad successor
20% of Muslim
IRAN
Term
Qur'an
Definition
The book of god
Principal Source of every Muslim Faith
Is the eternal literal word of Allah[God]
Has been sent down from heaven as a guide to for human kind
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Islamic Ultimate Reality
Definition
Creation of Adam and his offspring
Purpose of Creating Mankind
Creation of the Devil
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Torah
Definition
Major Scripture for Jews
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Holy Bible
Definition
Major Scripture for Christians
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Hinduism Ultimate Reality
Definition
God is everything; living a good life to get to the next level, so you may have a good next life.
Term
Buddhism Ultimate Reality
Definition
Following the Four Nobel Truths, No God, Nothingness, Trying to get to Nirvana
Term
Roots and Origins of major Religions
Definition
Hinduism [the Vedas]- The product of the invaders, and not of indigenous Indians.
Buddhism [Siddhatha Guatama]- Four sites of Siddhatha, 1. Old age 2. Sickness 3.Death 4.Sage[disease]
Judaism[Jewish History]- God gave the land to Abraham, and Moses freed the people
Christianity[Jesus]-
Islam[Muhammad]- Orphan, Married rich caravan woman, Revelation, Began to preach.
Term
Pali Cannon
Definition
Buddhist Scripture
Term
Hindu Dharma
Definition
Internal Dharma is Santana Dharma-
Dharma- One's role in society, righteous order
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Hindu Dharma
Definition
Internal Dharma is Santana Dharma-
Dharma- One's role in society, righteous order
Term
Buddha Dharma
Definition
The teachings of Buddha
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Sangha
Definition
a spiritual community. In Theraveda- a monastic community.
Term
The Tanakh, Torah, and Talmud
Definition
The laws, poetry, and scriptures
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Muslim Idea of Shirk
Definition
All sins, anything of submission to God.
Term
Prophet Muhammad's proclamations to Allah
Definition
It was honorable and miraculous, because there was war and corruption and he brought unity and peace.
Term
Purpose Sharia Law
Definition
Muslim law for society, how to act in society
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Illiteracy in Muhammad
Definition
proves that he could not have read scriptures for his teachings, and instead he must have learned everything from God .Allah
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Prophets
Definition
Obtain the upmost respect, they are very important.
Term
Significance of Sufism
Definition
Not considered Orthodox, applies devotion to god, without all the rules, much more internal.
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