Untitled Flashcards Set

Religion

A distinctive response to the human search for meaning in life.

Supernatural dimension

Belief in a divine being or power which exceeds the limits of the human and physical worlds.

Transcendence

The aspect of divinity that exists outside of and beyond the physical universe.

Immanence

The aspect of divinity that exists within and pervades the universe.

Monotheism

Belief in a single divine being, characteristic of faiths like Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.

Polytheism

Belief in multiple divine beings, as seen in faiths like Hinduism and Buddhism.

Buddhism

An immanent worldview where enlightenment is sought through right behavior and discovering the divine within.

Ethics

Codes of behavior that dictate right or wrong, often derived from sacred texts.

Sacred texts

Writings considered holy in a religion, containing the core paradigms of beliefs.

Rituals

Practical expressions of religious belief, experienced by individuals and communities.

The Dreaming

The belief system of Aboriginal Australians that connects people to their ancestors, tribe, and land.

Sacred sites

Land that is of great spiritual significance, linked to creation stories and ancestor spirits.

Animism

The belief that spirits inhabit particular objects, commonly found in indigenous religions.

Balance rites

Ritual behaviors associated with sacred sites that ensure the harmony of the natural world.

Paradigm

The central core belief of a worldview from which secondary beliefs grow.

Covenant

The binding agreement between Jewish people and God, central to Judaism.

Sutras

Sacred texts in Buddhism that outline teachings and philosophy.

Karma

The principle of cause and effect in Buddhism, guiding ethical behavior.

Shabbat

The weekly day of rest in Judaism, marked by family rituals and prayers.

Bar/Bat Mitzvah

A coming-of-age ceremony in Judaism, celebrating a child's responsibility in the faith.

Eightfold Path

The Buddhist guide to ethical conduct and mental development, leading to enlightenment.

Revelation

The act of making hidden truths available to humanity, often through sacred texts.

Pantheism

The belief that the divine is both within and outside the physical world.

Judgment after death

The belief in various faiths about how individuals are assessed for their actions in life.

Totems

Specific objects in nature that are believed to house ancestor spirits in Aboriginal culture.

Cyclical time

The Aboriginal view of time as a continuous cycle, contrasting with the linear Western perception.

Sharia law

Islamic legal system derived from the Quran and Hadith, based on ethical teachings.

Hadith

A collection of sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad, providing guidance for Muslims.

God's commandments

Instructions given by God that serve as the ethical foundation for believers, exemplified in Christianity.

Sharing of dreaming stories

A lifelong process in Aboriginal culture connecting individuals to their traditions and beliefs.

Vis-à-vis community

The important role rituals play in reinforcing community ties and collective belief.

Beliefs and believers

The doctrinal aspect of religions that shape the ideas and values held by individuals.

Worldview

The fundamental cognitive orientation of an individual or society encompassing nature, society, and existence.

Ethical paradigm

The set of ethical principles derived from the core beliefs of a religion.