Chap 1 Flashcards
Belief in many gods. For example Hinduism
Polytheism
One God. For example Christianity
Mono theism
Believes that God does not exist
Atheism
Uncertain to the existence of God. Cannot be proven
Agnosticism
Unconcerned with religion concept of a God isn’t considered. No assertation or denial
Non theism
God is in limited by the world and all ordinary reality. Beyond human natural existence; beyond time and space
Transcendent
Believes that all elements of nature are filled with spirits
Animism
All-knowing and unlimited understanding and knowledge
Omniscient
All powerful. Has total power over the universe and all that is in it
Omnipotent
Everywhere, always
Omni present
Study of the divine
Theology
What you believe. Translated into to join again or reconnect
Religion
Seeking a union, something greater than oneself
Mystical orientation
Belief that rituals and ceremonies help one achieve salvation
Sacramental Orientation
Implies that contact with the sacred is insured by proper belief and adherence to moral rules
Prophetic orientation