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Basic Unity Of Religions
Associate Minister
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Religious Studies
Not Applicable
02/07/2009

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1. Define "Ultimate Reality"
Definition
The eternal truth or principal, personal or impersonal that governs the universe.
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2. Name the five major religions along with the Ultimate Reality of each.
Definition

Christianity - God

Islam - Allah

Judaism - Yahweh

Buddhism - Nirvana

Hinduism - Brahma

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3. Give four of the seven shared religious commonalities studied inclass.
Definition

1. Golden Rule

2. Separation from the world.

3. Prayer.

4. Character development.

5. Faith.

6. Love/Compassion.

7. Belief in Angels.

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4. Name the sacred texts of the Five major religions.
Definition

Christianity - Bible

Buddhism - Dhammapada

Judaism - Torah

Islam - Koran, Qur'an

Hinduism - The Rig Veda

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5. Name the oldest major religion and its founding date.
Definition
Hinduism 3,000 B.C.E.
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6. Name the newest major religion and its founding date.
Definition
Islam 610 C.E.
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7. Abraham is considered the father of which three major religions?
Definition
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
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8. List the Five Pillars of Islam.
Definition

1. There is no God but Allah, Muhammad is his prophet.

2. Pray 5 times a day.

3. Practice charity.

4. Observe Ramadan.

5. If possible pilgrimage to Mecca.

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9. List the Four Noble Truths of Buddism.
Definition

1. Life is suffering.

2. The cause of suffering is selfish craving.

3. Selfish craving can be destroyed.

4. Selfish craving can be destroy by following the Eightfold path.

Term
10. What are the steps in the Eightfold Path?
Definition

1. Right Understanding.

2. Right Purpose.

3. Right Speech.

4. Right Conduct.

5. Right Vocation.

6. Right Effort.

7. Right Alertness.

8. Right Concentration.

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11. In Hinduism, what are the Four Paths to the Goal?
Definition

1. Knowlege.  (jnanna)

2. Love.  (bhakti)

3. Work.  (Karma)

4. Psychophysical Exercise.  (raja)

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12. What are the four stages of life for a Hindu?
Definition

1. Student

2. Householder

3. Forrest Dweller

4. Sannyasin

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13. What canon of laws is shared by Judaism and Christianity?
Definition
The Ten Commandments.
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