Unit 1 Flashcards
(94 cards)
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Identify the sacred texts of Judaism.
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- Torah
- Nevim (Nevi’im)
- Ketubim (TaNaK)
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What are the sacred texts of Christianity?
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- The Bible (focus on New Testament)
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What sacred text is central to Islam?
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Qur’an (Koran)
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What are the sacred texts of Hinduism?
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- Vedas
- Upanishads
*Smrti (traditional scriptures) e.g. Bhagavad Gita
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What is the sacred text of Buddhism?
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Pali canon
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What are the characteristics of a linear worldview in Judaism?
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- Covenant and Law
- Free will
- Consequences of failure to keep the covenant
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What are the key beliefs associated with Christianity’s linear worldview?
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- Revelation
- Incarnation
- Resurrection
- Salvation
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What are the main concepts of Islam’s linear worldview?
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- Predestination
- Tawhid
- Greater jihad
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What are the core beliefs of Hinduism’s cyclical worldview?
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- Karma
- Samsara
- Moksha
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What is the purpose of the Antyesti funeral rites in Hinduism?
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To release atman from the body into the samsara cycle
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What is the purpose of funeral rites in Buddhism?
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To release the soul to transmigrate based on karma
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is a key text in Buddhism that outlines the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama.
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Dharma
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True or False: The Five Pillars of Islam are essential practices that define the faith.
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True
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What is the significance of the term ‘metta’ in Buddhism?
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Loving Kindness, implying compassion toward all sentient beings
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What does the term ‘Akhirah’ refer to in Islam?
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The Day of Judgment
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What is the role of the Torah in Judaism?
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Guide for human responsibilities and ethical conduct
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How do sacred texts inform religious expressions?
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- Build community
- Provide guidelines
- Maintain communal identity
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What does ‘Taqwa’ signify in Islamic belief?
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Consciousness of God, ‘fear’ of God
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According to Karl Barth, what does the nativity mystery signify?
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God became human, truly human out of his own grace
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What is the significance of Jesus being born of the Virgin Mary according to Karl Barth?
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It means a human origin for God
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What principle is highlighted in the Tamil Hindu text, the Kural?
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The principle of the pure in heart never to injure others
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What does the Bhagavad-gita 2.22 compare the soul’s transition to?
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Putting on new garments, giving up old ones
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What is the Christian perspective on the value of life as stated by Shannon Jammal-Hollemans?
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Every life is valuable regardless of poverty or disability, gender or race
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What does the Qur’an Surah 18:29 encourage people to do?
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Proclaim the truth and allow others to choose to believe or disbelieve
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Define 'describe' in the context provided.
To give an account of the characteristics or features of something
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What is the sanctity of human life?
A principle of implied protection based on the innate sacredness of sentient life made purposefully by a transcendent creator
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What does a detailed explanation include beyond a description?
Precise details such as the source of the teaching, implications for ethics or ritual, and variations in application by adherents
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How is revelation in Islam understood?
Through risalah or 'prophethood', where Allah reveals Himself and His will
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What is the significance of the Qur'an in Islam?
It is the holiest, most complete and final revelation of Allah to the world
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What does karma refer to in Buddhism?
The law of moral causation, where actions have consequences
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What is dharma in Hinduism?
The moral law combined with spiritual discipline that guides one's life
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What is the meaning of Taqwa in Islam?
God-consciousness or piety
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What does pikuach nefesh refer to in Jewish law?
The principle that saving a life overrides virtually any other religious rule
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What is the concept of metta in Buddhism?
Loving-kindness or goodwill towards all beings
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What does the term 'greater jihad' refer to in Islam?
The spiritual struggle against sin
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Fill in the blank: The _______ of human life is a principle of implied protection based on sacredness.
sanctity
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True or False: The cyclical worldview is a belief in a linear progression of time.
False
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What is the significance of atonement in Jewish understanding of human life?
Atonement is crucial for understanding sin and reconciliation with God
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What is the purpose of the Antyesti cremation rites in Hinduism?
To honor the deceased and ensure a proper transition to the afterlife
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What does the term 'samsara' refer to in Hinduism and Buddhism?
The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth
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What does 'ahimsa' mean?
Non-violence or non-harming
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What is the meaning of 'Brit Milah' in Judaism?
The covenant of circumcision
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What does 'submission' refer to in the context of Islam?
The act of surrendering to the will of Allah
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What is the 'covenant' in Judaism?
An agreement between God and the Jewish people
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What does 'resurrection' signify in religious contexts?
The act of rising from the dead
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What is 'moksha' in Hinduism?
Liberation from the cycle of samsara
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What does 'Nirvana' refer to in Buddhism?
The ultimate state of enlightenment and liberation from suffering
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What do birth rituals in Islam signify?
The welcoming of a new life into the community
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What is the role of revelation in religious practices?
To guide moral and ethical behavior through divine instruction
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What is the significance of atonement in Jewish teachings?
Atonement is crucial for cleansing sins and restoring the relationship with God. It is observed once a year on the Day of Atonement.
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Which biblical book outlines the practice of atonement in Judaism?
Leviticus
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What day is designated for atonement in Leviticus 16:29-34?
The tenth day of the seventh month
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True or False: Atonement in Judaism is a one-time event.
False
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What are the key actions the priest performs on the Day of Atonement?
Makes atonement for the most holy place, the tent of meeting, the altar, the priests, and the people.
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What is the purpose of the commandments in Exodus 20:13-17?
To guide moral behavior and societal ethics among adherents.
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List the prohibitions outlined in Exodus 20:13-17.
* You shall not murder
* You shall not commit adultery
* You shall not steal
* You shall not bear false witness
* You shall not covet
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How do Islamic death rituals reflect a linear worldview?
They emphasize the journey towards an afterlife and the significance of moral actions in this life.
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What is the purpose of the prayer during Islamic funerals?
To seek forgiveness and mercy for the deceased.
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Fill in the blank: The Qur'an is considered the _______ word of God in Islam.
eternal
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Who is believed to have received the revelations that make up the Qur'an?
Prophet Muhammed
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True or False: Muhammed was literate and authored the Qur'an.
False
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What is the Jatakarman ceremony?
A rite performed for a newborn infant in Hindu tradition.
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What is Brit Milah?
The ritual circumcision of male infants as a sign of the covenant with God.
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What does the covenant with Abraham in Genesis 17:10-14 signify?
It establishes a physical sign of the covenant between God and Abraham's descendants.
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Fill in the blank: The covenant with Abraham requires circumcision on the _______ day.
eighth
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What is the role of the priest during the atonement process in Judaism?
To perform rituals that cleanse the sins of the people.
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How does the concept of sacred and profane relate to Durkheim's theory?
Sacred refers to extraordinary aspects of life, while profane pertains to everyday secular experiences.
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What is the impact of the teachings in the Qur'an on Muslim adherents?
They guide moral and ethical behavior in daily life and spiritual practice.
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What are the three poisons mentioned in the Dhammapada?
* Lust
* Hatred
* Ignorance
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What is Brit Milah?
The ritual of initiation for boys to the Jewish faith, involving circumcision.
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What is the significance of the phrase 'Fight in the way of Allah against those who fight against you'?
It emphasizes the concept of defensive warfare in Islam.
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According to Qur'an 4:90, what should be done if enemies withdraw and offer peace?
There is no justification for war against them.
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Define karma.
The principle of cause and effect in which a person's actions influence their future.
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What does the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad say about good and bad deeds?
A man of good acts will become good, while a man of bad acts will become bad.
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What does the Dhammapada teach about thoughts?
Our life is shaped by our mind; we become what we think.
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What does John 3:16-17 convey about God's intention for humanity?
God sent His Son to save the world, not to condemn it.
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What commandment does John 13:34-35 highlight?
To love one another as Jesus loved.
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Define adherents in a religious context.
Followers of a particular religious tradition.
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What is a Bar Mitzvah?
A ceremony that initiates a 13-year-old boy into religious adulthood in Judaism.
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What does the term 'dharma' refer to in Hinduism?
The fundamental order of the universe manifest in natural, ethical, and socio-religious laws.
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What does Greater Jihad refer to?
Striving against a person’s anti-ethical tendencies.
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What is the Pali canon?
The sacred writings that contain the teachings of the Buddha.
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What is the significance of the term 'samsara'?
The cycle of repeated rebirth in Hinduism and Buddhism.
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What are sacred texts?
Texts considered important within a religious context, which may be written, oral, or other forms.
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What does 'moksha' mean?
Release from the cycle of rebirth impelled by the law of karma in Hinduism.
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What does the term 'ultimate questions' refer to?
The ponderings concerning the meaning and purpose of life.
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What is the Torah?
The first five books of the Jewish Bible, also known as the Law or the Pentateuch.
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Fill in the blank: The sacred text of Islam is the _______.
[Qur'an]
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True or False: The term 'Incarnation' refers to the process by which the Word of God became flesh.
True
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What is the TaNak?
An acronym for the Jewish Scriptures, derived from the subdivisions: Torah, Nevim, and Ketuvim.
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What is the significance of calendrical rituals?
Rituals that occur at specific times to mark significant events.
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What does predestination mean?
To predetermine or decide beforehand, often in the context of divine will.
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What are the sacred texts of Islam?
Quran, Hadith, Sunnah
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What are the sacred texts of Buddhism?
Pali Canon (or Tripitaka), Mahayana Sutras, Tibetan Buddhist Texts
