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reincarnation

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the actions of one person leads to a new existence after death in an endless cycle (samsara)

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karma

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every action has a consequence that accumulates to determine a persons afterlife

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dharma

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cosmic law and order which dictates how everything should be

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nirvana

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the end of suffering via the cessation of desire

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samsara

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cycle of rebirth which the soul needs to be liberated from to reach nirvana

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3 marks of existence

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anicca - impermanence
dukkha - suffering
anatta - final release of self

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Theravada Death Rituals

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rebirth is immediate
the funeral features a shrine and a mantra

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Mahayana Death Rituals

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7 weeks of rebirth
funerals extend 7 days

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Jewish Revelation

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Moses speaks directly to God

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Jewish Ethics

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Sacredness of Human life
humanity is created in the image of G-d
Covenant between Abraham and G-d
Pikuach Nefesh

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Jewish birth Rituals

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circumcision - the physical sign of the covenant
brit mahan - mohel
8 days after birth - given Hebrew name

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Jewish death rituals

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preparing the body for correct burial - ritual cleanse (Taharan)
fast burials to free the soul from the physical constraints of the body
mouring period - shiva

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Pikuach Nefesh

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Sanctity of life - preservation of human life overrides any other commandment
all life is sacred - made in the image and likeness of G-d

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Jewish Sin

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violation of any of the mitzvot - going astray

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divine and human justice (J)

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there is a relationship with human and divine justice
G-d’s justice is dispensed through wise judges

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the covenant

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between Abraham and G-d - treat humans with dignity and respect

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free will

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G-d gave human beings free will, they use this to obey mitzvot

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repentance

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Eiul - month of self-reflection - turning away from wrongdoing

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Pillars of Islam

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  1. Shahada (faith)
  2. Salat (prayer)
  3. Zakat (charity)
  4. Sawm (fasting)
  5. Hajj (pilgrimage)
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Islam Sacred Text

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Qur’an - word of God
Hadith- interpretation of the Qur’an

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revelation to the Prophet

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God’s direct communication to the Prophet Muhammad through the angel Jibr’ail

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Predestination

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mystery of free will vs God’s decision to set when one is born - implies responsibility for ones action

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Greater Jihad

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inner struggle of all muslims everyday to be a good muslim

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Lesser Jihad

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legitimate use of force against those who would do evil

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Islamic Birth Rituals
adhan - whisper in babies ear Circumcision - cleansing head shave - charity aqiqah - sacrifice of sheep (ummah)
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Islamic Death Ritual
kafan - body wrapped in white cloth salat-al-janazah - funeral prayer body faces mecca 3 day mourning period Death= end of life but not the end of life with Allah
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Islam Ethics
Submission to the Will of Allah
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Hinduism Ethics
Karmic Consequences: beneficial effects derived from past beneficial actions and harmful effects from past actions creating a system of actions and reactions throughout a souls reincarnated lives, forming a cycle of rebirth
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Hindu Death Rituals
sannyasa - final stage of life, occurs after death - dedicated to making sure the atman is prepared for rebirth after the physical body dies antyeshthi - cremation - fire is the gateway to the spiritual world - ashes scattered
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moksha
breaking of samsara - freedom from rebirth
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samsara (H)
cycle of birth, death, rebirth
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karma (H)
every action has an equal and opposite reaction/ consequence good karma leads to moksha, bad karma leads to bad rebirth
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Hinduism Sacred Text
Vedas - recieved by scholars
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Brahman
The Truth is experienced by those who take part
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Samskara
System of lifecycle rituals
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Christian Revelation
the birth, life, death and resurrection of Christ reveals God's plan for humanity
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Incarnation
God became human throug hJesus
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resurrection (C)
Jesus rose from the dead to ascend to Heaven
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Salvation
Jesus' death and resurrection ensured salvation for Christians in the after life
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human dignity
all humans are made in the likeness of God
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Agape
universal Christian Love
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Baptism
purification and initiation
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Funeral
sacredness of human life
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Christian Ethics
sacredness of human life - "Love your neighbour as yourself" - created in the image of God - human life is sacred and God given
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Cairo Declaration
Islams Response to UDHR - based on Sharia'ah law (criticised for not protecting women or non-muslims)
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Krishnaswami Study
study of discrimination in the matter of religious rights and practices (16 basic rules to protect religious freedoms)
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UDHR
30 articles set out the fundamental human rights - inalienable and universal- recognised as an important part of international law, each country is responsible for enacting legislation. Written in response to the Holocaust
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Linear World View
each person exists for a single life on earth - after death, our souls are released from their physical bodies and judged based on their beliefs and actions those that believe in God follow his teachings and will move to Heaven / Paradise or endure spiritual punishment in Hell
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Cyclical world View
human life moves in rebirth - after our physical bodies die, our souls return to the natural world Transmigration of the soul moksha/nirvana - breaks the cycle to achieve enlightenment/liberation
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1981 Resolution to the UDHR
Article 4 requests that all states take effective measures to prevent and eliminate discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief in the recognition, exercise and enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms in all fields of civil, economical, social, or cultural life
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Artice 2 of UDHR
forbids distinction of any kind - including religion
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Article 18
specifically relates to religious rights and what they include
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Article 26
references the right of education and religious groups

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