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Abraham

Sign of abrahamic religions

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Polytheism

The belief in or worship of multiple gods

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Sacrifice

is a religious practice involving the offering of animals, goods, or oneself to a deity as an act of worship or atonement.

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Covenant

A solemn agreement between God and His people, often involving promises and commitments.

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Revelation

The act of revealing divine truth or knowledge, often through sacred texts or prophetic messages.

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Patriarch

A biblical figure regarded as a founding father of the Israelite people, often characterized as a leader or ancestor in religious traditions.

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Miracle

An extraordinary event that is considered a direct intervention by the divine, often attributed to God's power.

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Passover

A Jewish holiday commemorating the exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, marked by a ritual meal called the Seder.

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Exodus

The departure of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, led by Moses, as described in the Bible.

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Seder Plate

A ceremonial plate containing symbolic foods used during the Passover Seder meal.

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Commandment

A divine rule or instruction, particularly the Ten Commandments given to Moses on Mount Sinai.

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Moral Code

A set of principles or rules that guide ethical behavior and decision-making, often associated with religious teachings.

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Yahweh

The name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible, representing a personal and covenantal relationship with His people.

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Belief

An acceptance that something exists or is true

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Faith

A strong belief in a religion or spiritual doctrine.

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Sacred

regarded with reverence and respect, often connected to religious practices or beliefs.

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Rituals

prescribed religious ceremonies or actions performed in a specific order.

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Humanism

the value and agency of human beings.

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Symbol

An object, character, or event that represents or stands for a deeper meaning

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Worldview

A understandable perspective through which individuals

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Prophet

a person regarded as an inspired teacher of the will of God.

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Reincardination

the belief in the rebirth of the soul in a new body after death.

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Founder

the person who establishes a new religion or movement.

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Brahman

the ultimate reality or cosmic spirit in Hinduism, representing the source of all existence.

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Allah

word for god in islam

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Qur’an

The holy book of islam

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Surah

a chapter of the Qur'an

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BIble

The holy book for christians

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Vedas

The ancient sacred texts of Hinduism

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Tarah

A type of Jewish law of teaching

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Tanakh

The canonical collection of Jewish texts

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The Golden Rule

The Golden Rule is a moral principle that emphasizes treating others as one would like to be treated.

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Values

Religious values can be defined as a stable belief that a certain model of human behavior

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