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We Live Our Faith- Volume 1
from: Saidler Religion We Live Our Faith
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Religious Studies
7th Grade
08/13/2012

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Anthropology
Definition
the scientific study of human biology and culture.
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Aristotle
Definition
Greek philosopher whose works were studied and interpreted in a christian context by Saint Thomas Aquinas.
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Church
Definition
the community if people who believe in Jesus Christ, have been baptized in him, and follow his teachings.
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Divine Revelation
Definition
God's making himself know to us.
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Ecumenical Movement
Definition
the Catholic Church's effort to create goodwill among Christians everywhere.
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Faith
Definition
a gift from God that enables us to believe in God, to accept all that he has revealed,and to respond with love for God and others. A theological virtue.
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Grace
Definition
A participation, or a sharing, in God's life and friendship.
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Monotheism
Definition
The belief in one God. Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are monotheistic religions.
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Pascal, Blaise
Definition
French mathematician and scientist.
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Polytheism
Definition
The belief that there are many gods
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Saint Paul
Definition
First-century saint originally named Saul; author of many epistles, or letters, that are found in the New Testament.
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Salvation
Definition
The forgiveness of sins and the restoration of humanity's friendship with God.
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Transcend
Definition
go beyond; God transcends everything and is the source of it all.
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Zoology
Definition
The scientific study of animals.
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