Biblical Studies Task 1

Hinduism

A major world religion originating in India, characterized by a belief in many gods and no single founder.

Polytheistic

A belief system that includes many gods.

Pantheistic

The belief that God is present in everything.

Brahman

The life force and creative force behind the universe in Hinduism.

Atman

The individual life force within every living creature, seen as part of Brahman.

Dharma

One's duty or moral path, influenced by social class and caste.

Karma

The force that determines the cycle of reincarnation based on one's actions.

Reincarnation

The belief that souls are reborn in new bodies through a cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.

Samsara

The cycle of birth, rebirth, and death that Hindus aim to escape.

Moksha

The ultimate goal in Hinduism, which is to escape Samsara and achieve liberation.

The Vedas

The sacred texts of Hinduism, spanning hundreds of years.

Bhagavad Gita

A scripture that tells the story of Prince Arjuna and his journey to fulfill his dharma.

The Four Noble Truths

The foundational principles of Buddhism that outline the nature of suffering and its cessation.

Nirvana

The ultimate goal of Buddhism, representing the extinction of desire and escape from Samsara.

The 8-Fold Path

A practical guide to ethical and mental development in Buddhism, leading to Nirvana.

Jihad

Means struggle or striving, representing a faithful Muslim's efforts in life.

Tawhid

The belief in the existence and unity of God (Allah) in Islam.

Muhammad

The founder of Islam, known as 'the Prophet'.

Sharia

The law of Islam, guiding Muslims in living according to Allah’s will.

Sunni Islam

The largest branch of Islam, representing about 90% of Muslims.

Shia Islam

The second largest branch of Islam, representing about 10% of Muslims.