Religious Studies- All 2 Marker Definitions

Omnipotence

The all-powerful nature of God. Shown e.g. in miracles.

Omnibenevolence

God's all-loving nature. Shown e.g. by forgiving sins

Trinity

The three persons of God; the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit

Incarnation

God becoming human in the form of Jesus

Atonement

The belief that Jesus' death on cross made amends for human sin.

Resurrection

The belief that Jesus rose from the dead on Eater Sunday

Sacraments

A religious ceremony that reflects an invisible blessing from God. E.g. Baptism.

Evangelism

Preaching the Christian message to others. A duty for some Christians.

Anicca

Impermanence. The Buddha's teaching that everything is constantly changing.

Anatta

No self. The Buddha's teaching that we have no permanent self or soul.

Dukkha

Suffering. The Buddha's teaching that all life involves suffering.

Skhanda

"Aggregate." The five impermanent parts which all beings which humans are made of.

Samatha

A form of meditation that aims to develop calmness

Pratityasamutpada

Dependent origination. The Buddha's teaching that all things are interdependent

Metthabhavana

Meditation focused on developing loving kindness

Vipassna

A form of meditation that aims to develop insight

Good

morally right or beneficial.

Evil

harmful, or wicked

Forgiveness

To pardon someone for a wrong committed. E.g. God forgiving sins.

Free will

The ability to make independent, unrestrained choices. E.g. whether to commit a crime.

Justice

Fairness in the way people are dealt with. E.g. punishing a criminal

Morality

Principles for determining whether an action is right or wrong. E.g. the Golden Rule.

Punishment

A penalty imposed for a crime or wrong committed. E.g. a fine.

Sin

An action which breaks a religious or moral law. E.g. adultery.

Suffering

Pain or distress caused by illness, injury, or loss. E.g. grief.

Adultery

When a married person has sex with someone who is not their spouse

Divorce

The legal ending of a marriage. Catholics do not recognise divorce

Cohabitation

When an unmarried couple live together in a sexual relationship

Commitment

To be dedicated and obliged to someone or something e.g marriage

Contraception

Methods used to prevent a woman from becoming pregnant e.g condoms

Gender Equality

Women and men enjoying the same rights and oppurtunities e.g equal pay

Responsibilities

Actions or duties someone is expected to carry out e.g a parent caring for their child

Roles

A position or function someone holds in a society e.g teacher

Environmental Sustainability

Ensuring that demands placed on natural resources can be met now and in the future

Afterlife

the belief that there is life after death e.g in Heaven

Euthanasia

Killing or permitting the death of someone suffering from a serious illness or disability

Evolution

The process by which all living creatures developed from less complex life forms

Abortion

When a pregnancy is ended so that it doesn’t result in the birth of a child. Catholics oppose this

Quality of Life

The extent to which life is meaningful and pleasurable

Sanctity of Life

The belief that human life is sacred as it is given by God

Soul

The spiritual aspect of a person that is believed to survive physical death

Censorship

Surpressing or restricting free speech or access to materials

Discrimination

Treating groups or individuals differently based on prejudice

Relative Poverty

Being significantly poorer than others in a society

Absolute Poverty

Being unable to make basic human needs

Human Rights

Basic entitlements and freedoms owed to all humans e.g freedom of speech

Personal Conviction

Something someone believes in strongly e.g being anti-abortion

Prejudice

Pre-judging someone positively or negatively without a cause

Extremism

Supporting views which undermine basic values e.g democracy

Social Justice

A concept of a fair society where all have equal rights