monotheistic religions Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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what is monotheism
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◦ Monotheism means the belief in one god.
2
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what is polytheism
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Polytheism means the belief in multiple gods.
3
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what is atheism
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Atheism means the belief in no god.
4
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what is agnosticism
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Agnosticism means uncertainty about the existence of god.
5
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what are the monotheistic religions also known as?
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The monotheistic religions are often referred to as the Abrahamic religions.
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◦ God is not an old man living on a cloud!
◦ Though they believe in the one God, Jews, Christians and Muslims have different understandings of God.
◦ Jews refer to Yahweh.
◦ Christians refer to God or G_d.
◦ Muslims refer to Allah.
