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FINAL EXAM Flashcards

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religion

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origin means to bind, different meanings

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pluralism

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

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dharma

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meaning upholding duty
mix of calling and duty to help others

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sindu

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meaning river or sea

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buddha

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siddhartha gautma
prince + suffered
discovered four noble truths

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four sights

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

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vatican II

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

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exclusivism

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

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puja

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a hindu offering ritual with bells and deities

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karma

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law of cause and effect, neutral

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Dharma

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the teachings of buddha

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four noble truths

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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

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nirvana

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enlightenment

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inclusivism

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

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bhakti

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

used usually for vishnu

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samsara

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the cycle of death and rebirth caused by karma

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sangha

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

15
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emptiness

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

16
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what historical moments propelled the writing of nostra aetate?

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the holocaust

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

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

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how is nostra aetate a response to religious diversity?

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by attempting to identify a difference in religions

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is nostra aetate exclusivist, pluralist, or inclusivist

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

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

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to respect, listen, and learn

21
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what appreciations and concerns does comparative theology bring?

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

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how did francis x. clooney define comparative theology?

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

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what methods and findings did tiemeier and yelokar present?

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

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correlation between sindu and hindu

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

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how does harappan artifacts showcase modern hindu belief and practice?

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shows certain deities honored, practice of rituals

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

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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

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krishna and holi

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krishna: blue skin, cow, flute

krishna spreading radha’s face with color after envious of paleness
festival of colors and unity

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vishnu and diwali

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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

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ganesh and ganesh chaturthi

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

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durga + lakshmi and navatri

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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

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aravan and koovagam

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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

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kali and kali puja

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skulls, limbs, protruding tongue
fights demon for durga, destroyer of evil

offering ritual to satisfy her

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how did siddhartha become buddha

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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

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how does emptiness contribute to the four noble truths?

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emptiness is realizing there are bigger problems, letting go

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how is meditation a form of buddhist practice?

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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

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how is comparative theology an extension and celebration of nostra aetate

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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

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how can you compare one aspect of hinduism and catholicism

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

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how can you compare one aspect of buddhism and catholicism

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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

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