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Monotheism

Belief that there is one true God who exists eternally as Father Son and Holy Spirit.

Animism

Belief that spirits inhabit animals plants objects and natural forces.

Pantheism

Belief that God is everything and everything is God.

Polytheism

Belief in many gods.

Nimrod

Introduced polytheism, tower of Babel

Atheism

Belief that no god exists.

Five Aspects of Religion

Beliefs about ultimate reality; sacred writings; worship and rituals; ethics and moral teachings; community and religious leadership.

Syncretism

Combining beliefs or practices from different religions into one system.

Sea gods in coastal societies

Environmental influence on religion.

Farming gods in agricultural societies is an example of

subsistence influence

War heroes becoming gods is an example of

Ancestor worship or deification.

Other gods posing as evil spirits

demonic kingdom

Mana

An impersonal spiritual force believed to exist in people objects or places.

Idol

An image or object worshiped as a god or used to represent a deity.

Divination

Attempting to gain supernatural knowledge through forbidden spiritual means.

Ritual

A prescribed religious ceremony or practice.

Totemism

Belief that a group has a spiritual connection to a particular animal plant or object.

Prophet

A person chosen by God to proclaim His message.

Priest

A religious leader who performs sacred duties and ceremonies.

Sacrifice

Offering something valuable to God or a deity.

Necromancy

Attempting to communicate with the dead.

Pantheism

Belief that everything is divine and part of God.

Monism

Belief that all reality is ultimately one.

Pluralism

Belief that many religions are equally true.

Caste System

Hindu social hierarchy based on birth and karma.

Brahman

The ultimate spiritual reality in Hinduism.

Vedas

Ancient sacred scriptures of Hinduism.

Dharma

A person's religious and moral duty.

Maya

The illusion that the physical world is ultimately real.

Karma

The belief that actions determine future circumstances and rebirths.

Moksha

Release from the cycle of reincarnation.

Nirvana in Hinduism

State of liberation from rebirth and union with ultimate reality.

Avatar

Physical manifestation of a Hindu god.

Suttee

Historical practice in which a widow was burned on her husband's funeral pyre.

Mahavira

Founder of Jainism.

Asceticism

Practice of severe self-discipline and denial of physical desires.

Ahimsa

Principle of nonviolence toward all living things.

Siddhartha Gautama

Founder of Buddhism who became known as the Buddha.

Dalai Lama

Spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism.

Pali Canon or Tripitaka

Main collection of Buddhist scriptures.

Four Noble Truths

Buddhist teaching that suffering is caused by desire and can be ended through the Eightfold Path.

Nirvana in Buddhism

Extinction of desire suffering and the cycle of rebirth.

Lao Tzu

Traditional founder of Taoism.

Yin Yang

Taoist symbol representing complementary opposite forces.

Shinto

Traditional religion of Japan focused on kami.

Kami

Spiritual beings or divine powers in Shinto.

Torah

The first five books of the Old Testament.

Tanakh

The Hebrew Bible.

Talmud

Collection of Jewish rabbinic teachings and traditions.

Dead Sea Scrolls

Ancient manuscripts that confirm the preservation of Old Testament texts.

Synagogue

Jewish place of worship and instruction.

Atonement

Reconciliation between God and sinners through sacrifice; fulfilled perfectly by Christ.

Echad

Hebrew word meaning one used in Deuteronomy 6:4.

Messiah

God's promised Savior and King; Christians confess Jesus is the Messiah.

Whose sacrifice in the Jewish Scriptures was similar to Jesus's?

Isaac's near sacrifice in Genesis 22 foreshadowed Christ's sacrifice.

Who did God choose to free the Israelites from slavery in Egypt?

Moses.

Where is the only place Yahweh said Jews could offer sacrifices?

The Temple in Jerusalem.

Hanukkah

Festival celebrating the rededication of the Temple.

Passover

Festival commemorating God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt.

Purim

Festival celebrating God's deliverance of the Jews through Esther.

Rosh Hashanah

Jewish New Year.

Yom Kippur

Day of Atonement.

Orthodox Judaism

Branch that strictly follows the Torah and Talmud and traditionally avoids electricity on the Sabbath.

Reform Judaism

Branch with a liberal interpretation of Jewish tradition that generally does not follow the Talmud or dietary laws.

Conservative Judaism

Branch between Orthodox and Reform Judaism that follows some traditional practices while adapting others.

In modern Judaism God considers people's

Actions more important than beliefs.

Isaiah 53 says the Messiah would die for

The sins and transgressions of His people.

When Jesus said My God My God why have you forsaken me what Old Testament chapter did He quote?

Psalm 22.

The Messiah had to come before what event in Daniel 9:26?

The destruction of Jerusalem and the Second Temple.

What ended the Old Covenant and established the New Covenant?

The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Zionism

Movement supporting a Jewish homeland in Israel.

Islam

Means submission or surrender.

Kaaba

Sacred cube-shaped shrine in Mecca.

Muslims believe Allah is

One god who exists as one person.

Jinn

Spiritual beings created by Allah. (Islamic demons/evil spirits)

Shahada

Islamic declaration of faith.

Muslims must pray five times a day facing

Mecca.

Ramadan

Month of fasting in Islam.

Hajj

Pilgrimage to Mecca required once if physically and financially able.

Hadith

Traditions and sayings attributed to Muhammad.

In what city did Muhammad first gain military and political power?

Medina.

Dome of the Rock

Islamic shrine built on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.

Ishmael

Son of Abraham whom Muslims believe is an ancestor of Muhammad.

Hijra

Muhammad's migration from Mecca to Medina in 622 AD.

Abrogation

Islamic teaching that later revelations can replace earlier ones.

Imam

Islamic religious leader.

Sunni

Largest branch of Islam.

Sufi

Mystical branch of Islam.

Sharia

Islamic religious law.

Jihad

Struggle or striving in the cause of Islam.

Mosque

Islamic place of worship.

Shirk

Associating partners with Allah; considered the greatest sin in Islam.

Caliph

Successor to Muhammad as leader of the Muslim community.

Nation of Islam

American religious movement that blends Islamic terminology with unique teachings.

Who founded Sikhism?

Guru Nanak.

What is God's name in Sikhism?

Waheguru.

Where is the holiest place in Sikhism?

The Golden Temple in Amritsar India.

What is the last guru and holiest book in Sikhism?

Guru Granth Sahib.

Which devout Sikhs wear long hair short pants an iron bracelet a sword and a comb?

Khalsa Sikhs.

Official name of the Mormon Church

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.