Final Exam Flashcards
The factors that led to the so-called disenchantment of the Western imagination.
The broader use of science by people like Copernicus who changed how people viewed the universe, as well as the enlightenment going on at the time which sought to push for the human ability of using logic to solve problems and create a better world.
Reasons capitalism or communism could be considered religions based on definitions used in class.
According to Harari, religion is something that has a Superhuman hold over humanity, it is something that we cannot entirely escape, thus Capitalism and if we lived in a communist society would be considered a Religion.
The definition of eschatology and examples.
It is the end of the world as told by any given religions sacred texts, for Christianity it is part of the Book of Revelations, in Islam, the Quran mentions its end times threw out the text and has no specific “chapter” or “book” like Christianity.
Contrast Protestant and Catholic Christianities.
Protestantism: A reformation-based church, that wants to more closely follow the “writings” of Jesus Christ. The Writtings must be separate from Logic, by faith alone one must decipher the bible on their own. Sin is not transferable through children, no Pergatory.
Catholicism: The word of god told through the new and old testament told through Rome and the Vatican… Sin is passed down from father to son. Pergatory!
Martin Luthor
German reformer. Nailed 95 issues he had with the catholic church in the 17th century, mostly to do with prepaying for Sins. he believed the church had become more of a business and wanted to restore the Christian church to its simpler origins. By Faith Alone can one understand the Bible
John Calvin
He too was a reformer like Luther. but he believed that destinies were prewritten. meaning that God had already determined who was going to heaven and hell, there is nothing that one can do to change their fate. and Only through the act of a miracle can one see God.
Five Pillars of Islam
- Profession of Faith
- Prayer
- Alms
- Fasting
- Pilgrimage
What is Sufism?
It is an Islamic tradition that focuses on the inward dimension, an esoteric reaction to the logical world with an emphasis on the internal connection to God. It is characterized by its tradition of ritual dance and praxis.
Various meanings of Jihad
To Strive or Struggle i.e.: Struggle to live Muslim life, struggle to build just society
Holy War against aggressors
does not condone violence
Violence from self-defence is justified.
The literal meaning of Sharia and content
Submission to God through orthopraxy, right practice and behaviour
Contents: the five pillars, food laws, no gambling, intoxication or fornication, It governs all aspects of life, no loans either.
Atman v. Brahman
Atman: the essence of Brahman in each of us, The Universal self, The Soul
Brahman: The Transcendent aspect of God
Characteristics of Krishna
god of protection, compassion, tenderness, and love, a playful god meaning he had a personality, was not just an all-knowing omnipotent being in the sky
Examples of manifestations of Shakti
The female aspect of the divine, manifestation Mother God Devi
Brahman. Brahma. Brahmin.
Brahman: The Transcendent aspect of god.
Brahma: Creator, the triple deity of supreme divinity
Brahmin: devoted to learning and teaching; Priests, Scholars, Teachers. Top of the Caste system
Qualities of the Hindu Trimurti.
Brahma: The Creator
Vishnu: Sustainer and Preserver
Shiva: Destroyer and Transformer
