Terms

Question 1

Epistemology

Answer 1

The study of what is real, or the study of how we know things.

Question 2

Existentialism

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Belief that you can only make decisions for yourself as you are completely unique and separate from others. Radical beliefs are that nothing perceived is real.

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Materialism

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Belief that only what you can perceive (sense) is real.

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Dharma

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Hindu belief regarding ‘proper duty,’ what one is supposed to/should do based on their position in life. A code of living emphasizing good conduct and morality, fulfilled by observance of law and promotes good karma. Ethical duty based on the divine order of reality.

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Symbols

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Shapes, pictures, or other imagery holding significance within a religion. Often representative of certain events or ceremonies. Christian symbols include the cross and the ichthys (fish).

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The Essenes

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Jewish sect during the time of Jesus. Believed a new kingdom was coming and the world would be reformed. Denied the Resurrection of Jesus. Wrote the Dead Sea scrolls.

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Rite

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A religious or other solemn ceremony or ritual. In Christianity refers to sacred ceremonies, such as anointing the sick, which may or may not be a sacrament. Two sacramental examples of rites are baptism and receiving the Eucharist.

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Karma

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A Hindu belief regarding the consequence of one’s behavior and dictates the nature of one’s reincarnation. Good behavior = good karma = advance in the chain of reincarnation, vise versa for poor behavior. “Action” or “deeds;” the reflection of them

Question 9

Exodus

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Mass departure of people. In Christianity the departure of the Israelites from Egypt. The second book of the Bible

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Reciprocity

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Exchanging things for mutual benefit. Mutual exchange. Giving and receiving the same in return. In Christianity “do unto others as you would have them do unto you”

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Buddha

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Founder of the Buddhist religion. Full name Gautama Buddha. Considered an extraordinary person but not a god. Established the ‘middle way’ “The string that produces a tuneful sound is not too tight and not too loose.”

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Synoptic Gospels

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Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Called such as they include the same stories in similar order an wording.

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Covenant

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An agreement between two or more people. In the Bible an agreement between God and a person or people. 5 key covenants entail God’s promise to humanity. The Ark of the Covenant houses the Ten Commandments.

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Holy Orders

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The sacrament by which men are ordained as priests or deacons.

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Diaspora

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A scattered population whose origin lies in a separate geographic locale. Historically refers to the dispersion of Jews from Israel and Judea.

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Creed

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Derived from Latin credo (I believe), a formula of religious beliefs, a set of fundamental beliefs, or a statement or statements of guiding principles.

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The Resurrection

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In Christianity, the rising of Jesus from the dead to return to heaven.

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Belief

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Thinking you know something to be true, typically based on experience.

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Faith

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Choosing to know. Deciding to be certain despite understanding that there is no proof.

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Subjective Reality

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Sense of the world based on personal experiences. Varies by the person.

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Objective Reality

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Reality as it undeniably exists, independent of observation.