Religious Definitions Flashcards
(34 cards)
Ark of the covenant
Sacred box containing the tablets of the law (10 commandments)
Atonement
Getting back into a right relationship with God
Baptism
Symbolic washing away of sin
Blasphemy
Speaking against God or making oneself equal to God
Blessed
Given true happiness by God
Christ or messiah
Anointed one
Covenant
Agreement between God and his people
Crucifixion
Roman death penalty or being nailed to a cross
Disciple
Follower or student
Discrimination
Acting negatively against someone or some people.
Eden
The garden in genesis I I where everything is perfect
Exodus
Way out or departure from Egypt
Faith
An active trust in someone or in God
The fall
The moment when Adam and Eve sinned and fell from grace
Fasting
Going without food to enable oneself to be aware of God
Justice
Treating others fairly
Miracle
Act of God which breaks the law of physics
Pacifist
Person who refuses to fight or use violent force
Persecution
Harassment or ill treatment on grounds or religious beliefs
Prejudice
Holding irrational view against someone or some people
Prophet
Person chosen by God to speak Gods message to the people
Repentance
A sincere change of heart (saying sorry)
Resurrection
Rising to new life from the dead
Sabbath
Jewish day of rest
