RELIGION FINAL

good luck.

TERMS

Divider

Transcendent

Something beyond comprehension, normal limits, surpassing

Existential

Human, opposite of transcendent

Identity

A set of traits, characteristics, and personality that make a person who they are

Metanoia

All-encompassing mind; when the mind is open to see all of reality, changing of one’s ways; relates to repentance

Scapegoat

Make someone/something evil to appear good

Gospel

Christian message of salvation

Labels

Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran, etc.

Covenant

A formal and binding agreement

Kairos vs Chronos

Kronos: Quantitative time, hours and calendars

Chronos: Qualitative time, the “right time”

Etiology

The origins or causes behind occurences

Theism

The belief in the existence of a god

Agnosticism

The denial of gods/a god

Epistemology

The study of what we know

Polytheism

The belief in the existence of multiple gods

Monotheism vs Henotheism

Monotheism: The belief in only one God

Henotheism: The worship of one God while acknowledging the existence of others

World Religions

Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism

Exclusivism

The belief that there is only one way to salvation

Inclusivism

The acknowledgement of different religions, but belief that they all make it to Jesus in the end

Pluralism

The belief that God loves all, and all religions will go to their own heavens

Hadith

Islam source of guidance

Siddhartha Gautama

Buddha

Four Noble Truths

1. Life is suffering

2. Suffering has a cause; cause is desire

3. Suffering can end/be diminished

4. Eightfold path

Dukkha

Life is suffering (step 1)

Eightfold Path

Achieving enlightenment (step 4)

Mahayana

Helping all reach enlightenment

Theravada

Helping reach individual enlightenment

Narrative

A specific story in scripture

Metanarrative

The overarching storyline

Atman-brahman

Hindu philosophy of having the soul exist in the infinite

Moksha

Infinite and eternal, satisfied by social dedication

Dharma

Duty is cosmic law, emphasizes right behavior and social behavior

Samsara

Cycle of rebirth

Karma

Law of cause and effect

Atonement

Repairing the broken relationship between humanity and the divine

Forgiveness

Well what do you think it is

Repentance

A change of heart, regret for wrongdoings

Vengeance

A rightful retribution

Hermeneutic

The theory of interpreting text

Umma

Unity/community of believers

Sharia

Arabic law, means path/road in Qu’ran

THEMES

Divider

Genesis 3-4

Adam and Eve’s shame, Cain and Abel

Genesis 12-27

Abram and Sarai

Gospel Themes

Salvation, the Kingdom of God, and Jesus's divine-human identity

Vocation

A summons, call, or invitation to a life of meaning, purpose, and contribution

Success

Fulfilling purpose of faith

Soul

All-encompassing part of who you are, the magic that makes you who you are

Paul’s Argument in Romans 1-8

Uncircumcision makes you a Jew

Forgiveness/Atonement

What it means to forgive, repent, plea, etc.

Five Pillars of Islam

1. Shahadah (profession of faith)

2. Salat (prayer)

3. Zakat (almsgiving)

4. Sawn (fasting)

5. Hajj (pilgrimage)

Christian History

Jesus and his teachings

Islamic History

Originated with the prophet Muhammad

Jewish History

Originates with the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob

Golf Ball Function

The theory of how you only see so much on the surface