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Lakota Religion
Wakan Tanka:

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The Great Spirit or Great Mystery, representing the sacred or divine.

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Lakota Religion
Wakanpi:

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Spirits that assist Wakan Tanka and have control over various aspects of life

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Yoruba Religion
Orishas:

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Deities or spirits that represent various forces of nature and human endeavors.

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Yoruba Religion
Olorun:

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The supreme deity, often associated with the sun and the source of all energy.

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Yoruba Religion
Ifa

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Ifa: A system of divination and the deity of wisdom23.

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Vodou
Lwas:

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Lwas: Spirits that serve as intermediaries between humans and the supreme god, Bondyé.

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Vodou
Bondyé

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Bondyé: The supreme god, often considered distant and not directly involved in human affairs.

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Vodou
Baron Samedi:

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Baron Samedi: A lwa associated with death and the afterlife.

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Vodou
Chwal

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Chwal: The term for a person possessed by a lwa during rituals45.

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Hinduism
Vedas

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Vedas: Ancient sacred texts containing hymns, prayers, and rituals.

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Hinduism
Upanishads

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Upanishads: Philosophical texts exploring the nature of reality and the self.

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Hinduism
Bhagavad-Gita

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Bhagavad-Gita: A scripture that provides spiritual and moral guidance.

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Hinduism
Samsara

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Samsara: The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.

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Hinduism
Moksha

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Moksha: Liberation from samsara.

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Hinduism
Deities

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Deities: Shiva, Krishna, Rama, Lakshmi, Kali.

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Hinduism
Diwali

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Diwali: Festival of lights symbolizing the victory of light over darkness678910.

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Jainism
Jinas

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Jinas: Spiritual conquerors who have achieved liberation.

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Jainism
Mahavira

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Mahavira: The 24th Tirthankara and a key figure in Jainism.

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Jainism
Digambar vs. Svetambar:

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Digambar vs. Svetambar: Two major sects with different practices and beliefs.

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Jainism
Jiva

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Jiva: The soul.

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Jainism
Sallekhana

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Sallekhana: A ritual of voluntary death through fasting

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Buddhism
Siddhartha Gautama

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Siddhartha Gautama: The founder of Buddhism.

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Buddhism
Four Sights

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Four Sights: Old age, sickness, death, and an ascetic, which led Siddhartha to seek enlightenment.

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Buddhism
Sangha

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Sangha: The Buddhist community of monks and nuns.

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Buddhism Bodhisattva
Bodhisattva: An enlightened being who remains in the cycle of rebirth to help others.
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Buddhism Koan
Koan: A paradoxical question or statement used in Zen Buddhism to provoke deep thought.
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Buddhism Dukkha
Dukkha: Suffering.
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Buddhism Nirvana
Nirvana: Liberation from suffering
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Sikhism Guru Nanak
Guru Nanak: The founder of Sikhism.
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Sikhism Guru Granth Sahib
Guru Granth Sahib: The central religious scripture.
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Sikhism Khalsa
Khalsa: The community of the pure.
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Sikhism 5 Ks
5 Ks: Articles of faith worn by Sikhs.
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Sikhism Gurdwara:
Gurdwara: A Sikh place of worship.
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Sikhism Baisakhi Day:
Baisakhi Day: Celebrates the formation of the Khalsa
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Confucianism Li and Ren:
Li and Ren: Li refers to the rituals, customs, and norms that govern proper behavior in society. and Ren refers to humaneness.
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Confucianism, Five Relationships:
Five Relationships: Ruler-subject, father-son, husband-wife, elder brother-younger brother, friend-friend.
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Confucianism, Filial Piety:
Filial Piety: Respect for one's parents and ancestors.
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Confucianism, The Analects
The Analects: A collection of sayings and ideas attributed to Confucius
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Daoism, Laozi:
Laozi: The founder of Daoism and author of the Daode Jing.
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Daoism, Daode Jing
Daode Jing: A foundational text of Daoism.
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Daoism, Wuwei:
Wuwei: Non-action or effortless action.
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Daoism, Qi:
Qi: Vital energy.
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Daoism, Jade Emperor:
Jade Emperor: A deity in Daoism, supreme ruler of heaven.
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Daoism, Kitchen God:
Kitchen God: A domestic deity in Chinese folk religion
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Judaism, Exodus:
Exodus: The departure of the Israelites from Egypt.
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Judaism, Ark of the Covenant:
Ark of the Covenant: A sacred chest that held the Ten Commandments.
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Judaism, Circumcision:
Circumcision: A covenant between God and Abraham's descendants.
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Judaism, Tanak and Talmud
Tanak and Talmud: The Hebrew Bible and a central text of Rabbinic Judaism.
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Judaism, Shema:
Shema: A central declaration of faith.
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Judaism, Yom Kippur:
Yom Kippur: The Day of Atonement.
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Judaism, Passover:
Passover: Commemorates the Exodus.
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Judaism, Seder:
Seder: A ritual meal during Passover.
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Judaism, Rabbi:
Rabbi: A Jewish religious leader.
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Judaism, Synagogue:
Synagogue: A Jewish place of worship
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Christianity, Apostle:
Apostle: A messenger and early follower of Jesus.
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Christianity, God as Trinity:
God as Trinity: The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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Christianity, Incarnation:
Incarnation: God becoming human in the form of Jesus.
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Christianity, New Testament:
New Testament: The second part of the Christian Bible.
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Christianity, Original Sin:
Original Sin: Humans are born with a natural evil, due to the sins of eve.
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Christianity, Eucharist:
Eucharist: Commemorates the Last Supper.
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Christianity, Baptism:
Baptism: A ritual of initiation, to wash away sins, and devotion to god.
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Christianity, Filioque: .
Filioque: A phrase added to the Nicene Creed.
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Islam, Muhammad:
Muhammad: The founder of Islam.
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Islam, Sunni and Shi’a:
Sunni and Shi’a: The two main sects of Islam.
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Islam, Hijra:
Hijra: Muhammad's migration from Mecca to Medina.
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Islam, Kaaba:
Kaaba: The most sacred site in Islam.
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Islam, Five Pillars:
Shahada (Faith): The declaration of faith, stating that "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His messenger." This affirmation is the foundation of all other beliefs and practices in Islam1. Salat (Prayer): Performing the five daily prayers at prescribed times throughout the day. These prayers are a direct link between the worshipper and Allah1. Zakat (Almsgiving): Giving a portion of one's income to the needy, usually 2.5% of one's savings. This practice purifies wealth and helps to reduce inequality1. Sawm (Fasting): Fasting during the month of Ramadan from dawn until sunset. This fast includes abstaining from food, drink, and other physical needs to develop self-discipline and empathy for the less fortunate1. Hajj (Pilgrimage): Making a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in a lifetime, if physically and financially able. This pilgrimage occurs during the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah and includes a series of rituals meant to symbolize the unity of Muslims and their submission to Allah1Five Pillars: Fundamental acts of worship.
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Islam, Eid al-Fitr:
Eid al-Fitr: Celebrates the end of Ramadan.
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Islam, Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha: Commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son.
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Islam, Qur’an and Hadith:
Qur’an and Hadith: The holy book of Islam and sayings of Muhammad.
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Islam, Imam:
Imam: A leader of prayer in a mosque.
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Islam, Mosque:
Mosque: A place of worship for Muslims.
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Shaman:
Shaman: A person regarded as having access to the world of spirits.
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Divination:
Divination: The practice of seeking knowledge of the future.
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Pyromancy:
Pyromancy: Divination by fire.
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Syncretism:
Syncretism: The amalgamation of different religions or cultures.
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Orthodoxy:
Orthodoxy: Adherence to correct or accepted creeds.
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Orthopraxy:
Orthopraxy: Correct practice or conduct.
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Samsara:
Samsara: The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.
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Ahimsa:
Ahimsa: Non-violence.
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Monotheism:
Monotheism: Belief in one God.
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Polytheism:
Polytheism: Belief in many gods.
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Henotheism:
Henotheism: Worship of one god without denying the existence of others.
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Diaspora:
Diaspora: The dispersion of people from their homeland.
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Omnipotent:
Omnipotent: All-powerful.
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Omniscient:
Omniscient: All-knowing.
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Transcendent:
, transcendence , transcendence is the aspect of existence that is completely independent of the material universe, beyond all known physical laws.
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Martyr:
Martyr: A person who is killed because of their religious beliefs.
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Creed:
Creed: A formal statement of beliefs.
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Heresy:
Heresy: Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine.
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Incarnation:
Incarnation: A deity taking a human form.
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Canon: .
Canon: A collection of sacred books accepted as genuine.
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Hinduism Problem:
samsara (
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Hinduism solution:
solution is moksha (liberation).
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Jainism: The problem
The problem is karma binding the soul,
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Jainism solution:
is liberation through right conduct.
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Buddhism: The problem
is dukkha (suffering)
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Buddhism: The soultion
and the solution is nirvana (liberation).
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Sikhism: The problem
is separation from God, believing that the self is the most important part of the universe.
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Sikhism solution
is union with God through devotion and righteous living.
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Confucianism: The problem
is social disorder
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Confucianism: solution
solution is harmony through proper relationships and moral conduct.
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Daoism: The problem
is living unnaturally
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Daoism: The solution
solution is living in harmony with the Dao (the Way).
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Judaism: The problem is
is sin and disobedience to God
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Judaism: solution
the solution is following God's commandments.
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Christianity: The problem is
original sin,
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Christianity: solution
the solution is salvation through Jesus Christ.
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Islam: The problem is
disobedience to God
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Islam: The solution
the solution is submission to God's will.

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