Christianity
Birth -> Life -> Death -> Judgement -> Ascension to Heaven/Descension to Hell
What is the 'Christian Linear World View'?
Jewish word that means 'loving-kindness, mercy or grace.' Specifically, between God and his chosen people (jews).
What is 'Chesed'?
Spiritual existence before birth -> Birth -> Life -> Death -> Resurrection -> Accountability -> Book of deeds -> Weighing of deeds -> Crossing over bridge -> Paradise/Hell
What is the Islamic Linear World View?
No harm. Non-violence. The most fundamental practice of all Buddhists.
What is 'Ahimsa'?
When the Atman passes from one body to another in the cycle of rebirth.
Hinduism is centred around the belief in a supreme being that watches over an endless cycle of creation, preservation, and dissolution.
What is 'Reincarnation'?
A Latin phrase that means humans are created in the likeness of God. It describes the unique connection between humanity and God that is different from all other creation. Mankind was given a moral, spiritual, and intellectual essence in order for humans to have a personal relationship with God.
What is 'Imago Dei'?
The list of rules given to the Jews by Yahweh through Moses for a certain agreement. Including the 613 Mitzvot and the 10 Commandments.
What is "Covenant'?
The personal spiritual struggle of every Muslim to follow Allah's teachings in their daily life. This includes overcoming anger, greed, pride, hatred and working for social justice.
What is 'The Greater Jihad'?
Do not kill
Do not lie
Do not steal
Do not commit sexual misconduct
Do not consume intoxicants
What are the '5 Lay Precepts'?
The belief that one's karma determines one's birth in the next life has supported the structure of the ... in India. It is made up of four varnas that determine one's occupation:
Brahmins (priests)
Kshatriyas (nobles and warriors)
Vaishyas (commoners)
Sudras (servants)
What is the 'Caste System'?
The belief that humans are caretakers of the Earth, responsible for protecting and preserving creation.
Links environmental care to human dignity, recognizing that pollution and climate change disproportionately harm the poor and vulnerable.
What is 'Stewardship of the Earth'?
A Hebrew term that translates to righteousness/justice but is commonly understood as charity within the Jewish tradition. It is a religious obligation to do what is right and just.
What is 'Tzedakah'?
The teaching of showing faith to Allah in daily life. This core belief is the notion of accepting whatever challenges or obstacles come an adherent's way.
What is 'Submission to the will of Allah'?
Dukkha – Life is suffering
Samudaya – the origin of suffering is desire
Nirodha – the end of suffering is to escape the cycle
Magga – Follow the Noble eightfold path to escape the cycle
What are the 'Four Noble Truths'?
Duty to Brahman. It is the religious and moral law governing an individual conduct. A person’s place in the world is linked to their duties. This belief outlines a person’s duties and responsibilities in terms of gender, caste and stage of life. Rather than seeing one set of human rights for all, this CB defines an adherent’s responsibility and rights in terms of a social context.
What is 'Dharma'?
A preferential concern for the well-being of the poor and marginalized in all social, economic, and political decisions. This belief demands that the rights of the most vulnerable are prioritized and protected as highlighted in biblical scripture.
What is 'Options for the poor and vulnerable'?
Means 'Repair the world' in Hebrew. It refers to any activity that improves the world and brings it closer to the harmonious state for which it was created.
What is 'Tikkun Olam'?
Shahadah - Profession of faith
Salat - Praying five times a day
Zakat - Alms tax to help the poor and needy
Sawm - Fasting during Ramadan
Hajj - Pilgrimage to Mecca.
What are 'The Five Pillars of Islam'?
The desire to see an end to all beings’ suffering. The Buddha taught that showing compassion to others is something all people can do.
What is 'Karuna'?
A concept that emphasizes the unity and harmony of all beings within the universe. It is rooted in the belief that everything, from the smallest grain of sand to the vast galaxies, is part of an intricate, divine order. This is reflected in the concept of Brahman and the law of karma, which asserts that every action has consequences that ripple through the web of existence. It recognises the shared essence of all life and the ethical responsibility to live in harmony with the universe.
What is 'Interconnectedness'?
The belief that people are sacred and social, and that society should prioritize the well-being of all, especially the marginalized. It supports the idea that everyone has a right to live in a society that promotes justice, equality, and access to resources.
What is 'Community and the common good'?
A Jewish ethical principle that emphasises the preservation of human life above all else. It asserts that saving a life taken all precedence over all other commandments.
What is 'Pikuach Nefesh'?
Life - sanctity of human life.
Property - fair distribution of wealth and property. Prohibits theft.
Human mind - high value on knowledge
Belief and religion - Fulfilling religious obligations.
Family - maintaining family structure.
What are 'The Five Objectives of Sharia'?
List the 4 parts of the Noble Eightfold Path that most closely relate to human rights.
Right understanding
Right speech
Right action
Right livelihood
Kama, the pursuit of pleasure.
Artha, the pursuit of material success.
dharma, leading a just and good life.
Moksha, enlightenment, which frees a person from suffering and unites the individual soul with Brahman.
What are the 'Four goals of human life'?