WS s.1 World religions

world religions

Brahman

the creator and god recognized in Hinduism

Moksha

the ultimate goal of human life in Hinduism, where the soul unites with Brahman.

Reincarnation

the cyclical process of birth, death, and rebirth - Hinduism and Buddhism

Karma

the law of moral cause and effect - Hinduism and Buddhism

Dharma

the ability to perform ones ethical duties and manners in Hinduism

Buddha

the enlightened one or “god” in Buddhism

Eightfold Path

Eight rules to follow in life under Buddhism

Nirvana

following the eightfold path well enough that you deserve to be united with god - Buddhism

Monasticism

a religiously focused life based on seclusion from the world under religions laws

Creationism

the belief that a higher power has created life and the universe

Hashem

the lone god in Judaism

Torah

the holy text Jewish people follow

Ten Commandments

a list of moral rules you must follow - Judaism and Christianity

Talmud

the rules you follow in life to live properly under Judaism (contains rules about food, clothes, etc)

Jesus Christ

the recognized symbol of Christianity

The Apostles

The closest followers of Christ

Beatitudes

blessings from Christ that guide Christians

Sacraments

important events in a Christian’s life.

Allah

The sole recognized god for Muslims

Muhammad

An important recognized prophet in Islam

Five Pillars

five fundamental practices Muslims must follow

Hajj

A religious pilgrimage to Mecca Muslims must do once in life