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What are the 6 forms of Christian sacred texts?

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Miracles
Parables
Beatitudes
Epistle
Gospel
Creed
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What is a parable?

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a story or saying designed to teach a moral lesson/religious principle

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What is a beatitude?

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blessings that deliver messages of ethical standards

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What is an epistle?

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letters to communities to strengthen them

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What are the Gospels?

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Versions of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ

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What do Christians believe about the bible

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It is the inspired word of God. (based upon his teachings)

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What does testament mean?

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Covenant

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What are the 3 key concepts in Christianity

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Holy Trinity, Salvation, Grace

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What do Christians believe about the holy trinity

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God in three forms: the father, the son and the holy spirit
Father; the creator, eternal, unchanging
Son; incarnate in Jesus, Divine, saviour
Holy Spirit; after the resurrection, spirit remained to guide and sustain creation

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What do Christians believe about Salvation?

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Christians can inherit eternal life by following Jesus teachings.
Created when Jesus sacrificed his life so his followers won’t have to.

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What is a creed?

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statement of faith, highly revered

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what do Christians believe about Grace?

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A free, divine gift/favor/love/clemency given by God that allows you to grow closer with him and strengthen your spirituality.

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Tikkun Olam

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Repairing the world (economic, social, political, environmental) (Judaism)

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Zakat

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Obligatory charitable donations paid annually (Islam)

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Sharia

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Islamic law based on the teachings of the Qu’ran, Hadith and Sunnah (Islam)

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5 Precepts

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do not murder, steal, commit sexual misconduct, lie and cloud the mind with drugs (Buddhism)

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Agape

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unconditional selfless love (Christianity)

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Haram

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forbidden by Islamic law (Islam)

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Dharma

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Buddhsim: Teachings of the buddha
Hinduism: obligations and duties to be fulfilled

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Pikuach Nefesh

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the law that preservation of human life overrides virtually any other mitzvah (Judaism)

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islam

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submission to the will of Allah (Islam)

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samsara

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cycle of life death and rebirth

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B’tselem Elohim

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belief that man was made in God’s image

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Moksha

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The goal of enlightenment (Hinduism)

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Chesed

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compassionate acts of loving kindness or giving

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Karma (Buddhism)

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ethical intentions and actions influencing rebirth

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Imago Dei

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Christian belief that man was made in God’s image

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Shahada

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Profession of faith: there is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger

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Karma (Hinduism)

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an individual’s duty based actions that influence rebirth

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Ummah

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The worldwide Muslim community of believers

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Ahimsa

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Avoiding violence; respect for all living things

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Sadaqah

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voluntary acts of kindness without expectation of anything in return

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Dukkha

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pain, suffering and distress.

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