FINAL EXAM

Question 1

religion

Answer 1

origin means to bind, different meanings

Question 2

pluralism

Answer 2

a philosophical approach to understanding religion which says that all religions have equal access to truth, none superior
*elephant metaphor of reality

Question 3

dharma

Answer 3

meaning upholding duty
mix of calling and duty to help others

Question 4

sindu

Answer 4

meaning river or sea

Question 5

buddha

Answer 5

siddhartha gautma
prince + suffered
discovered four noble truths

Question 6

four sights

Answer 6

disease, old age, corpse, sage (ascetic/spiritual leader)

Question 7

vatican II

Answer 7

opened up by john XXIII
reaffirms stance on starting dialogue with other religions
religious diversity committee

Question 8

exclusivism

Answer 8

the understanding that there is effectively no saving truth in any religion other than one’s own
one holds absolute truth

Question 9

puja

Answer 9

a hindu offering ritual with bells and deities

Question 10

karma

Answer 10

law of cause and effect, neutral

Question 11

Dharma

Answer 11

the teachings of buddha

Question 11

four noble truths

Answer 11

the problem: life is suffering and disease
the cause: suffering/disease is caused by craving or desire
the goal: the extinction of cravings or desire/reaching nirvana

explains how the human condition is weak and in reality we want things

Question 11

nirvana

Answer 11

enlightenment

Question 12

inclusivism

Answer 12

while only one belief system is true, aspects of its truth can be found in other religions

Question 12

bhakti

Answer 12

“to worship, have recourse to, betake onself to”, which means “to break.”

used usually for vishnu

Question 13

samsara

Answer 13

the cycle of death and rebirth caused by karma

Question 14

sangha

Answer 14

the Buddhist community, which includes anyone who follows the teachings of the Buddha

Question 15

emptiness

Answer 15

has a form, meaning nothing has an independent existence and everything is connected
letting go of temporary problems

Question 16

what historical moments propelled the writing of nostra aetate?

Answer 16

the holocaust

Question 17

what did theologians, daniel lou and rahner contribute to nostra aetate

Answer 17

created majority of it, said u dont have to understand other religions but have to respect it

Question 18

how is nostra aetate a response to religious diversity?

Answer 18

by attempting to identify a difference in religions

Question 19

is nostra aetate exclusivist, pluralist, or inclusivist

Answer 19

inclusivism because they say that other WRs have truth but reflect the truth of catholicism

Question 20

when studying other religions, what is our responsibility as theologians and researchers?

Answer 20

to respect, listen, and learn

Question 21

what appreciations and concerns does comparative theology bring?

Answer 21

appreciation of differences in culture, acceptance, respect
concerns of it being indoctrination into another religion

Question 22

how did francis x. clooney define comparative theology?

Answer 22

defined it as "faith seeking understanding" across religious boundaries coined term anonymous christan

Question 23

what methods and findings did tiemeier and yelokar present?

Answer 23

methods: parent, play, observation findings: play leads to theological processing

Question 24

correlation between sindu and hindu

Answer 24

The word "Hindu" is derived from the Sanskrit word "Sindhu," which is the name of the Indus River

Question 25

how does harappan artifacts showcase modern hindu belief and practice?

Answer 25

shows certain deities honored, practice of rituals

Question 26

what is dharma, according to bhagavad gita and jay shetty?

Answer 26

means duty The Bhagavad Gita teaches that righteous conduct and virtuous living are the best ways to preserve dharma. represents a person's calling. He explains that dharma is using your natural inclinations – what you thrive at – to serve others

Question 27

krishna and holi

Answer 27

krishna: blue skin, cow, flute krishna spreading radha's face with color after envious of paleness festival of colors and unity

Question 28

vishnu and diwali

Answer 28

vishnu: snake, blue skin, four arms, lotus, turtle rescued goddess from prison, symbolizes restoration of balance cleaning of homes and buying new clothing for new beginnings, festival of lights

Question 29

ganesh and ganesh chaturthi

Answer 29

elephant head, four arms, rat remover of obstacles placement of statues in businesses or paraded in water

Question 30

durga + lakshmi and navatri

Answer 30

durga: tiger, lotus, bow fought a demon + shows people how to tackle challenges lakshmi: elephant, gold coins, lotus garba: dancing ritual on navatri mimicking fight

Question 31

aravan and koovagam

Answer 31

bigass head and ears, mustache, crown sacrifices himself but wishes to marry before hijras come to marry aravan, god of the temple, cut of thali

Question 32

kali and kali puja

Answer 32

skulls, limbs, protruding tongue fights demon for durga, destroyer of evil offering ritual to satisfy her

Question 33

how did siddhartha become buddha

Answer 33

was protected from suffering, escaped saw four sights, joined as a sage trying to find reason for suffering +not taken seriously went alone and suffered and was helped by a little girl compassion is the reason

Question 34

how does emptiness contribute to the four noble truths?

Answer 34

emptiness is realizing there are bigger problems, letting go

Question 35

how is meditation a form of buddhist practice?

Answer 35

it is a key tool used by Buddhists to cultivate inner peace, awareness, and understanding of the true nature of reality, allowing them to progress towards enlightenment

Question 36

how is comparative theology an extension and celebration of nostra aetate

Answer 36

extension: by reinstating the idea that all religions should be respected even if not understood celebration: honoring nostra aetate by keeping one's faith tradition but acknowledging the truth in other WRs

Question 37

how can you compare one aspect of hinduism and catholicism

Answer 37

kali puja and god in catholicism using fear to be committed and honor similarity difference women are not gods

Question 38

how can you compare one aspect of buddhism and catholicism

Answer 38

enlightenment vs heaven in catholicism the state of understanding the truth about suffering and the path to ending it vs suffering is not existing in heaven rely on hope and guidance toward a path , to live better