Religion Exam

Has intro, hinduism, islam, sikhism, judaism, buddhism and a bit of christianity so far.

Brahma: The Creator

Responsible for the creation of the world and the creation of knowledge.

Shiva: The Destroyer

Brings the world to dissolution so the cycle of creation can restart.

Vishnu: The Protector

Main role is to maintain a balance between good and evil powers in the universe.

Rama: The Warrior

the embodiment of chivalry and virtue. Depicted with a bow and arrow, as he is a great archer and warrior.

Ganesh: The Wise

chubby, gentle, wise, elephant-headed Hindu God. The harbinger of wisdom and prosperity.

Krishna: The Shepard

8th incarnation of Vishnu, who comes to earth to restore balance and righteousness.

Parvati: The Divine Feminine

Goddess, represents love, fertility, devotion, and power.

Lakshmi: The Prosper

Goddess of wealth and prosperity: This includes not just money, but also success, health, and good fortune.

Durga: The Fierce

strength, protection, and the triumph of good over evil. She is one of the fiercest forms of the divine feminine.

Kali: The feminine destroyer

Goddess of destruction and change: destroys evil forces and removes negativity, making way for renewal.

Snakes

Represents the divine enlightenment and embodies rebirth, the cyclical nature of life.

Om

A sacred sound and symbol that represents the universe and the ultimate energy.

Lotus

symbol of purity, awakenment, and passion. Show beautiful growth from ugly darkness.

Swastika

represents good luck, fortune, and prosperity.

Bell

sacred sound use to symbolize the beginning of worship

tilak

sacred mark drawn on the body, often on the forehead, that signifies religious identity, devotion, and participation in ritual.

What is nationalism?

The blief of superiority of your nation over all others.

What is Globalization?

The spread of the flow of financial products, goods, technology, information and jobs across national borders and cultures.

What is secularism?

The government stays neutral about religion so everyone can believe what they want without the state forcing a specific religion.

What is the universe of obligation?

The individuals and groups within a society that you value most and feel you owe the most to.

What is social construction?

An idea of notion that appears to be natural and obvious to people who accept it, but may or may not represent reality, so remains largely an invention or artifice of a given society.

What is in-group bias?

The tendency to favour and socialize with individuals that are in the same group as ourselves.

What is rationalism?

Push for not accepting anything as true unless they had observable and measurable reasons to believe it.

Why has North Korea banned all religion?

Maintain power, shield people from moral values of religion (show that the reigme is bad), and they want to be the God.

Evolution

The earth and all manknd were created through small, gradual changes over time

Creationism

The earth an all mankind were created by a higher power

Marxism

Argue elites may use religion to justify hierarchy

Axial Age

The golden period of philoophy

Galileo

Early example of conflict between science and theology

Crisis oriented faith

Early history indicates that my people became believers in the divine out of their need for survival

Idolatry

The worship of an idol or physical object as a god. Spiritual practices, wealth, oneself, objects, technology, and other people. Muslims avoid using images of prophets and God.

What are the pillars of islam

• Declaration of faith: a recitation of the phrase ‘there is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.” said during prayer to reflect obedience to Allah.

• Prayer 5x a day: ritual prayers spread through out the day from dawn to night. Reflects obidience. Preform cleaning ritual, wear modest clothing, and face towards the Kaaba.

• Charity: Donate 2.5% of income after debt if able. Prevents greed and selfishness. Effort to make people equal.

• Fasting: Obstaining from desires or needs for a period of time. Helps one focus on Allah and create empathy for the less fortunate.

• Pilgrimage: Mandatory Pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in life if able,. Seen as a way to become pure and receive forgiveness.

Beatitudes

1. Blessed are the poor in spirit for theres is the kingdom of Heaven

2. Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted

3. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth

4. Blessed are they that hunger and thirst for righteousness for they shall be satisfied

5. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy

6. Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God.

7. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.

8. Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Prophet Muhammad

Patriarch and messenger of Allah, received the Qur’an from Allah.

Prophet Yusef (Joseph)

A woman tried to seduce him, accused him of attacking her, he was sent to prison, Allah granted him the ability to perceive dreams, became the kings guard of crops.

Prophet Adam

The first prophet and human on earth, was tricked by the devil and committed the first sin. He had two sons and one of them murdered the other, the frist sin on earth and first burial.

Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham)

Was told by Allah to sacrifice his son Ismail, but it was just a test to prove his obidience. Him and his son built the Kaaba.

Prophet Isa (Jesus)

Maryam had a virgin birth, isa said he was a messenger of Allah and he predicted his death.

Prophet Musa (Moses)

Allah chose him as a prophet, and he must tell the Pharoh to worship him and free the israelites. Allah sent punshments, but the pharoh would not obey, so Musa parted he red sea to free the slaves.

Prophet Yunus (Noah)

Yunus was told to preach against idol worship, but he gave up, Yunus was thrown overboard his boat as it was Allahs will, then he was swallowed by a whale, he asked for Allahs forgiveness and Allah told the whale to free him.

What are the three pilars of Sikhi?

• Naam Japna (Remember God): remembering and meditating on God’s name. Sikhs do this through prayer and by constantly thinking about God in their daily lives. Helps Sikhs stay humble and remember that everything comes from God.

• Kirat Karni (Honest living) earning a living honestly and working hard. Sikhs are taught to be truthful, work hard, and not cheat or take advantage of others.

• Vand Chakna (Share with Others): sharing what you have with others, especially people in need. This includes giving to charity and helping the community (langars). Assisting others in society not just for charity but because i see the divine in them

When did Judaism begin?

Around 1813 BCE, with the birth of Abraham, the Patriarch of Judaism.

When did Abraham make the First Covenant wih God

Around 1700 BCE, God promised Abraham descendants and the land of Canaan.

When did Moses lead the Exodus and receive the 10 commandments?

1290 BCE

What is Gods name in Judaism?

Elohim

What is the sacred text in Judaism?

The Torah

What are the five books of the bible in the Torah?

Genesis, Exodus, Levitius, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

What is the Hebrew Bible called?

The Tanakh, which consisys of the Torah, prophets, and writings.

What is the Jewish place of worship called?

A synagogue.

What is a Rabbi?

A Jewish religious teacher and leader who explains the Torah, leads worship services, provides spiritual guidance, and supports the community.

What is the Talmud?

 a collection of rabbinic discussion and interpretations of Jewish law, it basically helps jewish people understand how to apply/interpret the teaching of the Torah.

What does “Buddha” mean?

“enlightened/awakenged one”

What are the three poisons?

Hatred, greed, and delusion.

Who is the founder of Buddhism?

Siddhartha Gautama, a prince that saw suffering and discovered how to relieve it, being the first enlightened person.

What are the Four Sights?

The prince saw a man with sickness, an old man, a dead body, and a holy homeless man.

What is the Middle Way?

reaching balance between gluttony and starving, carelessness and intense emotion.

What are the Four Noble Truths?

The truh of suffering, the cause of suffering, the end to suffering, and the path to the end of suffering.

What are the Three Jewels

The Buddha, The Dharama, The Sangha

What is the Eightfold path?

An eight aspect path developed simultaneously in daily life. Right view, resolve, speech, conduct, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and right concentration.

What is nirvana?

The highest spiritual goal in Buddhism and represents freedom from suffering, desire, and the cycle of rebirth.