EXAM!! Flashcards
History: Indigenous Spirituality
- connected to physical environment
- history passed down orally
- they believe that everything exists –> trees, animals, humans, the earth - is Alive
History: Islam
- following the first revelation to the prophet Muhammad at the age of 40
- most historians believe that Islam originated in Mecca in the 7th century CE.
History: Christianity
- Christians were persecuted in Rome
- the death of martyrs persuaded others to convert
- Constantine had a vision of Jesus saying to embrace the Religion and he would win a battle
- he wrote the Edict of Milan, removing laws against Christians
Creed: Indigenous
- the universe is an assembly of spirits
- some have greater power than others
- everything in the world is alive, and they return to the environment after death
- Animism: all things, human and non-human have spirits, and that the person or animal lives on after death
Creed: Judaism
The Hebrew bible:
The Torah
The prophets
The writings
The Mishnah
The Talmud
Five touchstones of Judaism:
Yahweh:
God revealed to Moses
“I am who I am”
The People:
CHOSEN to be the light
Yahweh will save all nations
they are expecting the anointed one
The Covenant:
a sacred agreement between Yahweh and his chosen people
1. be faithful to it
2. his love is given freely
3. problems with covenant is because of the people
The Torah:
Revelation of Yahweh to Moses/laws
The Land:
Land of Canaan is promised to the Jewish people by God and Abrahams covenant
Creed: Islam
“There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.”
1. Belief in Allah as the one true God.
2. Belief in angels as the instruments of God’s will.
3. Belief in the inspired books
4. Belief in the twenty-eight prophets of Allah, of whom Muhammad is the last.
5. Belief in a final day of judgment.
Creed: Christianity
The 10 commandments:
1. You shall have no other gods before Me.
2. You shall not make idols.
3. You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain.
4. Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
5. Honor your father and your mother.
6. You shall not murder.
7. You shall not commit adultery.
8. You shall not steal.
9. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
10. You shall not covet.
RItuals: Sacred Pipe Ceremony
One of the most powerful rituals
The pipe symbolizes unity and harmony of the world.
The bowl represents truth, and the stem represents the way we are to live in harmony and balance with all of creation.
The sweat lodge
Sweat lodge ceremonies purify the body, mind, spirit, and heart
Sacred space
Death:
Each family who has lost someone holds a feast for the entire village.
spirit remains with the family
Creed: Buddhism
- how a person should live in reflected in the Dharma teachings of Buddha
- The Eightfold Path
The Four Noble Truths:
The noble truth of suffering
The noble truth of the origin of suffering
The noble truth of the extinction of suffering
The noble truth of the path leading to the extinction of suffering/ dissatisfaction
The powwow
dance of renewal for healing of all creation.
takes place in a circle, which is blessed by a spiritual leader
Ritual: Smudging
Sacred herbs are burned in a shell or earthen bowl, and the smoke is brushed over the participants. It is used to purify people and places, such as before a wedding or powwow.
Sun dance
a sacred practice with preparation such as purifying, fasting, dancing, and feasting, the purpose is renewal of dedication to the Great Spirit.
The Potlatch ceremony
Celebrates a special event (birth or wedding, death)
Giving gifts of blankets, beadwork, or crafts to family, friends, or visitors
the Vision Quest
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Rituals Judaism:
worship at Temple/Mosque
Rituals: Islam
5 pillars of Islam
Shahada, salat, sawm, Hajj, Zakat
Rituals: Christianity
involves praising God in music and speech, readings from scripture, and sacraments such as the Eucharist.
Rituals: Buddhism
Meditation
Mandala
Mantras
Mudras
Code: Indigenous
- Do not interfere: telling someone what to do is not valued
- Community is important: the members are expected to do their jobs well for the community
- Everything is shared: one takes only what one needs from the environment to survive