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Elements of Religion Flashcards

1
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How many common features do most, if not all religions have?

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13 common features

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According to Ninian Smart there are 7 Dimensions of Religion. What are these dimensions?

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  1. Social and Institutional (History); 2. Doctrinal and Philosophical; (Central Beliefs); 3. Experiential and Emotional (God); 4. Narrative and Mythic (Sacred Texts); 5. Rituals; 6. Material & 7. Ethical and Legal (morality).
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The majority of conflicts on this planet have started due to conflicts in religious beliefs. True or False?

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True

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What are the four rules of religious dialogue

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  1. Respect the Faith and Religions of Others; 2. There is no Neutral Stance; 3. Accept the truth of Other Religions; 4. Accept the Importance of Religion
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A Canadian policy and law that recognizes and supports the diversity of a nation or province’s population, allowing multiple cultures to live side by side without compromising or abandoning their traditions and beliefs is called.

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Multiculturalism

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The co-existence of many religions in a society is known as this term.

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religious pluralism

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Anyone who believes in the existence of at least one god is known as this

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A theist

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What three types of theists exist?

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  1. Monotheists (Belief in one universal God)
  2. Polytheists (Belief in multiple gods and/or deities)
  3. Pantheists (Everything is of an all-encompassing presence - God)
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Someone who believes that there is a God and God “set in motion” the creation of the universe, but is not present in this world and does not interfere is called.

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Deist

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It means “without knowledge”. This person is not sure whether there is a God or not (not enough evidence one way or the other). This term is called…

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Agnosticism (Agnostic)

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These believe that there is no such thing as the sacred, or the concept of God. They are called

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Atheists

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This person is actively opposed to religion, not just denying the existence of God; Someone who also believes in the existence of God but chooses to go against this or attack mainstream religions.

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Antitheist

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What are the 4 types of Religious Belief?

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  1. Mainstream Religions
  2. Denominations
  3. Sects
  4. Cults
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This person believes that sacred texts should be taken literally word for word.

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literalist (Fundamentalist)

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What are the two reasons religious pluralism exists in Canada today?

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  1. Immigration

2. Canada’s Policy of Multiculturalism (Canadian Charter and Multicultural Act)

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To respect the rights and differences of others, but not to be afraid to speak out when the beliefs of another bring about injustice is known as this concept

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Tolerance

17
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Religions must dialogue with each other, not just live peacefully alongside each other. This concept is called

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Interaction

18
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This is a special meeting called by the Pope. When such a meeting is called, all the Bishops meet with the Pope in a particular place to discuss important issues that face the Church. This has only happened 21 times in 2000 years of the Catholic Church.

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Ecumenical council

19
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What was Vatican II’s entire mission about when it came to communicating with the other religions?

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  1. They focused on what unites us as religions

2. Respectfully discuss our differences between religions

20
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Science asks _____ while religion asks _____ when it comes to the search for the truth.

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Science asks HOW… Religion asks WHY

21
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Which ones are the exact same to each other: 1) B.C. 2) B.C.E. 3) A.D. 4) C.E.

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B.C. and B.C.E. are the same (before)

C.E. and A.D. are the same (after 0 in the Calendar)

22
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Which religion has committed more atrocities than any other religion in the past 1000 years

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Christianity

23
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The largest religion in the world according to followers

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Christianity

24
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A group that tries to sever (remove) one’s connection with their families in order to build a stronger community of followers is called this

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Cult

25
Q

The fastest growing religion in the world

A

Islam

World Religions (Open) (8 decks)

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