Study Guide for Religious Experience, Science and Religion, and Religion and Politics

Flashcards covering key concepts from the lectures on religious experience, science and religion, and the intersection of religion and politics.

Religious Experience

An encounter with the divine that can lead to profound changes in belief and practice.

Saul/Paul

A persecutor of Christians who converted to Christianity after a divine experience on the road to Damascus.

Mystical Experiences

Experiences that are marked by a sense of union with God, often characterized by being ineffable, noetic, passive, and transient.

Ineffable

Describing an experience that cannot be adequately expressed in words.

Noetic

An experience from which the individual gains knowledge or insight.

CRISPR

A modern gene-editing technology that allows for precise modifications to DNA.

Eugenics

A historical movement aimed at improving the genetic quality of a population, often associated with unethical practices.

Extremism

The advocacy of radical actions or beliefs, often involving violence or intolerance towards others.

Xenophobia

Dislike or prejudice against people from other countries.

Peace Provocateurs

Individuals who actively promote peace and interfaith cooperation through constructive actions.

Surah 3:145

A verse from the Quran emphasizing that no soul can die except by God's permission.

Aarhus Model

A non-violent approach to preventing radicalization by addressing social issues and integrating at-risk youth.

Genesis 1:26

A biblical verse that affirms God’s creation of humankind in His image and the stewardship responsibility given to them.

Divine Right to Create

The belief that as stewards of creation, humans are entitled to engage in genetic research and manipulation.