Terms/ Definitions
a system of belief and practices that people follow in order to make sense of life, meaning to existence, and to bring comfort and guidance.
What is Religion?
place of worship used by followers of Judaism
synagogue
having a closer relationship with God brings this
fulfllment
The role God plays for Christians as written in the book of Genesis.
What is creator?
Muslim name for God
What is Allah?
the various beliefs and practices between different branches of the same religion, the term is usually associated with Christian Churches
What is denomination?
The Vedas in Hunduism is an example of this.
What are Sacred Writings?
Engaging in conflict resolution confirms that we are seeking harmony in this.
What are personal relationships?
The essence of Christianity and Christian beliefs revolves around the life, death of this figure.
Who is Jesus Christ?
religious symbol for Judaism
What is the star of David?
a group of people with somewhat different religious beliefs from those of a larger group to which they belong.
What is a sect?
A god or goddess
What is a deity?
This book provides moral codes for Christians to live by.
What is the Bible?
This presence is often depicted as wind, fire or in the form of a dove.
What is the Holy Spirit?
Christians believe that God can free them from oppression — spiritual, interpersonal, economic, sociopolitical because he is this.
What is a Liberator?
small religious group with devout worship of a charismatic leader.
What is a cult?
christening of babies is a rite of passage in this religion?
What is Christianity?
knowing our origins and purpose provides this
What is identity
Christians see Jesus' second coming to earth as essential to his role as this.
What is deliverer?
God is believed to be a spirit so he does not have this.
What is gender?
a strong descriptive term that may be used to describe the ideas and beliefs of a cult.
What is radical?
These mark a particular occasion within a religion’s history or celebrate a particular time of year.
What are festivals?
recent problems caused by this occurrence is a part of our search for harmony with nature
What is Global Warming/Climate Change?
In Matthew 23:37 and5 Luke 13:34 Jesus says, “Jerusalem, Jerusalem…How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing!”
This imagery presents God in his role as this.
What is mother?
the connection between our actions here on earth and eternal life provides meaning to this part of our lives.
What is spritual?