Chapters 9-18 Flashcards
1
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American Indians, Mormons teach, are descendants of?
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The lost tribes of Israel.
2
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Where do Mormons believe Jesus will return to earth to set up His Millennial Kingdom?
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To America, specifically to Jackson County, Missouri.
3
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After being driven out of Ohio and Missouri, in what mid-Western city did the Mormons settle?
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Nauvoo, IL
4
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What influence did masonry have on Joseph Smith and other Mormon leaders?
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They have secret signs and rituals that are practiced in Mormon temple rites today, that resemble those used by the Masons.
5
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What new doctrine concerning baptism did Smith adopt in 1841?
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Proxies would undergo the ordinance in place of dead loved ones, giving their forebears in the afterlife the opportunity to choose for or against salvation that was uniquely available in the restored true church.
6
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Give two explanations for 1 Cor. 15:29.hyb
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- Paul is not endorsing this practice but refers to the group known to the Corinthians who baptize for the dead because of their hope of resurrection. He basically asks them why they baptize for the dead if the dead aren’t going to rise at all.
- Paul is referring to new converts.
7
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Who took over Mormon leadership after the death of Joseph Smith?
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Brigham Young
8
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What do the Mormons believe about “continuing revelation”?
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That the Mormon president has the authority to amend and countermand previously received divine commandments.
9
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Trace the growth of Mormon membership from 1900-2014.
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The numbers rose from 250,000 in 1900 to 15 million in 2014.
10
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How does Mormonism now rank among U.S. Religious groups?
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It is the 4th largest religion in the United States.
11
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How many new members do the Mormons claim to add every 3 years?
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1 million
12
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How many young missionaries do Mormons have laboring in over 180 nations every day?
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83,000
13
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Describe the sacrificial lifestyle of a Mormon missionary.
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Communicate with home twice a year, become fluent in the language of the host nation, and follow a rigorous schedule that begins at 6:30 AM and ends at 10:30 PM.
14
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Explain how Mormonism is becoming increasingly acceptable in the U.S.
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Leaders downplay the peculiarities of the Mormon faith in their desire to achieve the status of just another Christian denomination.
15
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Mormonism is tritheist in one sense, but is actually polytheistic. Explain.
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Mormonism accepts the trinity if he Godhead, but holds the possibility that men can graduate from Mormon priesthood to become gods of other worlds in a life to come.
16
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Explain what Mormons believe about the God of the Bible.
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They believe the Father, actually had His beginning as a human with a body of flesh and bone which is now exalted.
17
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Explain what Mormons believe about Jesus Christ.
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They make Him into nothing more than a created spirit being, just as they believe we were before occupying other human bodies.
18
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Mormonism teaches that salvation is impossible without accepting Joseph Smith. Explain.
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If Joseph Smith was verily a prophet, and if he told the truth when he said that he stood in the presence of the angels sent from the Lord, obtained the keys of authority and the commandments To organize the Church of Jesus Christ once again upon the earth, then this knowledge is of the most vital importance to the entire world.
19
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Give an example of progressive revelation as proclaimed by a presiding president of the Mormon church.
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In the nineteenth century the U.S. Was going to outlaw Mormonism because of their acceptance of polygamy. But in 1890 Wilford woodruff declared by revelation that polygamy was no longer acceptable among Mormons.
20
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Mormonism is not simply trinitarian. It is tritheist. Give Joseph Smith’s explanation.
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In 1844 he declared: I will preach on the plurality of gods. I have selected this text (rev 1:6) for that express purpose I wish to declare that I have always preached on the plurality of gods. Jesus Christ, God the Father, and the Holy Ghost are three different personages. Three different gods.
21
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Why can we say according to the teaching of Brigham Young, that Mormonism is truly polytheistic?
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“How many gods there are, I do not know. There was never a time when there were not gods and worlds…”
22
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Explain from Mormon teaching, how a man can become a God?
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According to Mormonism, we have the opportunity to perfect ourselves through obedience to the divine principles revealed through Joseph Smith.
23
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Anthony Hokema writes that Mormonism repudiates the “uniqueness of Christ’s incarnation”. How so?
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Every God has passed through a cycle similar to that which we observe in the incarnation of Jesus.
24
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How can Mormon believers become gods?
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By faithful adherence to the requirements of Mormon doctrine.
25
Decker and Hunt write that Mormonism is less Christian than it is Hindu. Explain.
Mormonism uses Christian language to disguise its paganism. Because of their view on people becoming gods.
26
What did former Mormon President Lorenzo Snow say about God and man?
He said, "As man is, God once was; as God is, man may become."
27
Explain why Mormonism can be considered the quintessential American religion.
Simon Critchley said,"Mormonism is an American religion, which beautifully, if fallaciously, understands the native inhabitants of the Old Word, the scattered tribes of Israel. It is democratic, very American."
28
What does the Mormon book of Nephi say About Jesus' appearance in North America?
He returned after His resurrection to minister directly to the Nephites, repeating the Sermon on the Mount, but also giving them the true gospel that would be revealed later in the Book of Mormon.
29
When and where did the man Moroni hide the golden plates of the Book of Mormon?
In 421 A.D., Moroni hid the plates on the hill cummorah.
30
What method did Joseph Smith use to translate the Book of Mormon?
He used a technique known as "peek stones". He puts them in a hat then places his face in the hat, then it would reveal secrets to him.
31
Why would it be biblically impossible for God the Father and Jesus Christ to appear together before Joseph Smith?
Because he wasn't looking at God in a monotheistic light. He was basically stating that he believes in bi-theism and is consistent with polytheism.
32
When was the Mormon Church officially established?
1830
33
Why did the Mormon president Wilford Woodruff outlaw the Mormon practice of polygamy in 1890 that was established by Joseph Smith?
Because the U.S. Government was threatening to invade Utah and confiscate Mormon property.
34
What are some key Mormon teachings not found in the Book of Mormon but revealed in doctrine and covenants?
Includes teachings about: baptism for the dead and celestial marriage.
35
What does the pearl of great price supposedly reveal about creation?
Taught polygamy and made Moses and Abraham gods and the angel, Michael, Adam.
36
Why has the Book of Mormon been called the "little brother" of the King James Version of the Bible?
Because more than 27,000 words in Smith's writing came straight from the Bible.
37
How many followers did the Mormons claim in 2013?
They claimed to have 15 million members worldwide.
38
Briefly describe the "murky" doctrinal beginning of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the nineteenth century.
Began with erroneous prediction of the second coming of Christ and a non-biblical view of the deity of Christ similar to that of the Jehovah's Witnesses.
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What erroneous doctrinal positions do the Adventists continue to hold with the Jehovah's witnesses?
Share an unscriptural belief in the annihilation of the wicks and a disbelief in eternal hell.
40
Give a single scripture refutation of the Adventists view of sabbath keepin and the prohibition against eating pork.
Colossians 2:16-17, "let no man therefore judge you in meat. Or in drink, or in respect of an holy day, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days: which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ."
41
Briefly explain the sabbath as a biblical type fulfilled in the New Testament.
That "rest" is fulfilled in the baptism of the holy spirit in the present church age, and in heaven itself in eternity.
42
E.g. Moyer wrote,"it is significant that Jesus, in all His references to keeping of the law______.
Never once mentioned the sabbath rest.
43
What did Daniel Seagraves write about sabbath keeping prior to the Law given through Moses?
There is not one word about this in any Scripture. Never, prior to the exodus from Egypt, is any faithful man seen keeping the Sabbath or even being aware of it.
44
The words 'seventh' and 'sabbath' are the same." Explain.
Hebrew word for seventh is shebeee. The word for sabbath is shabbath. The word literally means intermission. Never in scripture is is shebeee translated as sabbath and never is shabbath translated as seventh.
45
When determining to what extent Gentile believers would observe the Old Testament law in acts 15, did the leaders of the early church require keeping of the sabbath?
No
46
Who was the first major Adventist writer in the nineteenth century?
William miller
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When did he predict the second coming of Christ would occur?
In 1843
48
What would be the consequence of not keeping he sabbath according Adventist prophetess Ellen G. White?
You would receive the mark of the beast and would drink the cup of God's anger.
49
According to their fundamental beliefs, how do the Adventists view the writings of Ellen G. White?
They are a continuing and authoritative source of truth which provide for the church comfort, guidance, instruction, and correction.
50
What is the Adventist doctrine of soul sleep?
There is no conscience after death. Those who are in Christ will be raised into sudden awareness of the presence of the Lord.
51
Who was the nineteenth century founder of the Jehovah's witnesses?
Charles taze Russell.
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What group influenced Russell's early study of scripture?
Seventh day Adventists
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When did Russell predict the physical return of Christ to the earth and the beginning of His earthly reign?
1874 and 1914
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Give Paul Conkins summary of Russell's doctrinal views.
Affirmed the central doctrines of American Adventists: corporealism and soul sleep. The literal resurrection of people to livening me earthly kingdom; death, not hell. And the early return of Christ to establish His kingdom during the millennial age. Russell added the Arian conception of Christ as the Logos. This Logos chose to become a human. Jesus was in all ways a man and not God.
55
Give scriptures to refute the Jehovah witnesses belief in the invisible second coming of Christ.
Mark 13:26, " they shall see the son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory." Rev. 1:7, "behold, he comets with the clouds; and every eye shall see Him and they also which pierced Him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of Him."
56
Did Russell at first teach that Christ would make a physical to with in 1914?
Yes
57
According to Jehovah's witnesses, what are the two classes of believers who will be saved and how do they differ?
All who have faith in Jehovah God and in Christ Jesus dedicate themselves to do God's will and be rewarded with everlasting life. The 144,000 will share in heavenly glory with Christ Jesus while the others enjoy the blessing of life down here on earth.
58
According to Rev 7 and 14 who are the 144,000
They are chosen out of the twelve tribes of Israel
59
According to current Jehovah's witnesses teaching the second class of believers he other sheep will not I hit heaven. What is their reward?
The live on earth after Armageddon.
60
According to Jehovah's witnesses teaching who among them is eligible to partake of communion?
The anointed class
61
What is the name of the Jehovah's witnesses translation of the Bible?
New world translation
62
Jehovah's witnesses do not believe that Jesus was God manifested in the flesh. Explain.
Only the human nature of Christ was born at Bethlehem. He was no spirit. The Word became flesh, being born all human, no incarnation.
63
What is David Bernard's explanation of Philippians 2:6-7?
Jesus did not strip Himself of the attributes of deity but rather His dignity and rightful prerogatives as God while He dwelt among people as human.
64
Briefly explain the Jehovah's witnesses Arian view of Christ.
The first created being that Jehovah brought into existence was Jesus Christ, who then became His agent in subsequent creation.
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How do Jehovah's witnesses mistranslate Colossians 1:16?
They say that Jesus is the firstborn of all creation
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Who is Michael the archangel, according to the Jehovah's witnesses?
Michael, is Jesus in His pre- human existence.
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What is the Jehovah's witnesses vie of the resurrection of Christ?
They deny the physical resurrection of the human body of Jesus Christ. They think that Jesus materialized bodies on these occasions, just like angels do.
68
How does the Jehovah's Witness bible translate John 1:1?
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was a god."
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What does the New Testament scholar f. F. Bruce say about John 1:1?
John was not merely saying that there is something divine about Jesus. He is affirming that He is God.
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What is the new world translation of John 8;58
Before Abraham was, I have been.
71
Why do Jehovah's witnesses mistranslate the I AM passages in the Old Testament and the New Testament?
They mistranslate that the God of the Old Testament is the God of the New Testament.
72
According to Jehovah's witnesses, the great white throne judgement is not final. Explain.
The final resurrection of the unrighteousness is an opportunity to learn Gods laws. They will be judged on what they do after their resurrection not before.
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What is the biblical answer to this false teaching?
Scripture teaches that those who are a part of the first resurrection are only able to claim salvation.
74
Show from scripture that annihilation of the wicked is a false teaching.
Rev. 20:7-10. At the end of 1,000 yrs, Satan will be loosed and one final rebellion against God will occur. God will defeat satans army and they all will be cast into hell to join the false prophet and the antichrist.
75
In bondage, first under the Babylonians and later under the Persians, with their temple destroyed, their religious rituals annulled, and their national language corrupted by a foreign tongue, the last vestige____________________.
Of their personal, spiritual, and national identity was the Word.
76
In what ways did the Word sustain Israel in captivity?
It nurtured them, gave them hope, defined their culture and national identity, preserved their language and became the focal point of their worship.
77
How did the synagogue replace the temple as the center of Jewish life?
Became the Jewish cultural center
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What was the role of the rabbi?
Teacher and expounder of the law. Paternal guise and social arbiter for neighborhood surrounding the synagogue.
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What is the mishna?
Oral law
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Why did the mishna bring the Jewish elders into conflict with Jesus?
Study of scholarly commentaries had become more important than the Word itself.
81
Outside of religious ritual, why was Hebrew nearly lost as a spoken language?
Jews assimilated into nations and cultures which fitfully absorbed them.
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Story of the Jews from 70 A. D. To 1948 is one of history's greatest paradoxes why?
Jews scattered among nations could maintain their national identity for over 1800 years without a geographical homeland and a common, national, language.
83
What is Yiddish?
Mixture of High German, Hebrew, and Aramaic
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Approximately how many languages are there, and how many will remain by the end of the twenty first century?
Fewer than 7,000 languages
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What was common language of the Jews after their captivity in Babylon?
Aramaic
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Why did Hebrew language survive after 70 a.d. And the dispersal of the Jews among the nations of the world?
It was the language of the Book.
87
Why is Hebrew poetry easily translated into any language with any loss of meaning?
Hebrew poetry doesn't rely on rhyme, but on rhythm of opposing parallel thoughts or ideas.
88
Who is responsible for the revival of spoken Hebrew after the Jews returned to Palestine in the twentieth century?
Eliezer Ben-yehudi
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3 major languages spoken and written in Israel today?
Hebrew, English, and Russian.
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New Testament scripture indicating a national revival in Israel when Jesus returns.
Romans 11:25-27
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How many centuries passed from the time of Christ to the founding of Islam?
6
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How many years elapsed between the death of Mohammed and the building of an Islamic mosque on the site of the Jewish temple in Jerusalem?
Within 60 years of Mohammed's death
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Once conquered, how long did Spain remain under Islamic control?
Over 700 years
94
What as Oneness Pentecostals often called according to Islamic teaching?
The people of the book
95
Muslims are confronted daily with the judgement of God, but_____________________.
Have little understanding of the love of God.
96
How much greater is the Muslim population in Europe expected to be by 2025?
To double from 15m to 30m
97
By 2030, the Muslim population in France is expected to be what total percent of the total population?
10.3%
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By the year 2030, the Muslim population in the u.s. Is expected to reach what number?
6.2m
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How many Muslims are in the world today?
1.6 billion
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What percent of the worlds Muslims are Shia and in what nations are they primarily found?
10-13%. They are a majority in Iran, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, and Yemen.
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How do Sunni Muslims differ from Shia Muslims?
Sunnis-keepers of the orthodox faith of Islam. Mohammed is views as the final prophet. All subsequent Muslim leaders are seen as temporal figures.
Shia-acknowledged Mohammed as prophet of Allah. Recognize their own contemporary supreme leader, the ayatollahs, as Gods representatives on earth.
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Iran is primarily Sunni or Shia?
Shia
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How does the war in Syria reflect the divide in Islam?
It is seen as the defender of Shia Islam in the region, confirming suspicions of Sunnis who see irans hand everywhere.
104
Zoroastrianism has been called______________.
The first non-biblical monotheistic religion and also incorporates concepts of heaven, he'll, and judgement.
105
Rastafarianism believes in the deity of which former emperor?
The former emperor of Ethiopia, haile selassie I, and the concept that blacks are the chosen people of God. That helped increase the number of followers to about one million worldwide.
106
Three major vedic religions:
Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism
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What do they have in common?
Evolved from common cultural roots and the worlds oldest written religious texts, the Veda, high means "sacred knowledge" or "learning" in Sanskrit.
108
What is the basic view of Hinduism?
Mankind is bound to a nearly endless circle of birth, death, and reincarnation, with the conditional chance to break the cycle and find release from rebirth known as Mecca. Ancient Hinduism grew out or the teaching of the Vedas.
109
In what ways do Buddhism and Jainism differ from Hinduism?
Buddhism centered on exclusiveness of the officials priestly caste and the teachings about the soul (atman) and Mecca.
Jainism- more austere and disciplined self-regulation as a way to seek release and enlightenment.
110
When and where was the idea of reincarnation clearly defined?
Was formulated in India but certainly not earlier than the 9th century B.C. When the Brahmana writings were composed.
111
Explain the Idea of reincarnation in classical Hinduism
Each soul goes through 84,000 reincarnations, rising slowly from the most basic life forms, through insects to humans and on to demigods before finally achieving reunion with the ultimate nature of all existence
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Explain the Buddhist concept of the soul.
Holds to the Idea that the soul is an illusion.
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Hinduism has how many adherents?
950 million or more adherents
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How many gods does Hinduism embrace?
33 million
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What gods make up the trinity of Hinduism?
Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver, and shiva the destroyer.
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What is an avatar?
An incarnation of a deity
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Who is the savior to come in Hinduism?
Kalkin
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Why would Hinduism strongly teach tolerance?
They have absorbed thousands of viewpoints and thousands of teachers, but no clear leader.
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Israel became a nation when
1948
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Romans destroyed Jerusalem when
70 A.D.
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Balfour declaration
Statement by prime minister of Great Britain on November 2, 1917. Said they were in favor of the establishment of a national home for the Jewish people in Palestine. Basically was in favor of a new Jewish state.
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Zionist movement
Idea that Jews go back to Palestine to establish their own country
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Califate
Government where one leader controls both politics and religion.
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Iatola
Has the last word
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Dome of the Rock
2nd most holy place
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Hinduism is not one religion but rather a family of religions...Hinduism is fluid and changing...explain
Complex of beliefs and institutions that have appeared from the very beginning until now
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Explain spiritual aspects of yoga
Release from the physical world into a merging with the spirit of the universe
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Karma
Total of positive or negative words, thoughts, and actions, generally associated with human desires
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Eliza snow, one of Joseph smiths wives wrote a poem called
O my father.
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What is absent from Mormons missionary materials
Talk of heavenly mother
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If you're buying a house.......
Don't ignore the foundation
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Annihilation of the wicked
If raised in 2nd resurrection will not go to hell but will be killed
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Constantinople falls to Islam
1053
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Divide between Catholics
1054
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Chalcedon presided over by bishop leo
451
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Egregious
Outstandingly bad
