Glossary Flashcards
Aboriginal
A person of Aboriginal or Torres Straight Island descent
Adherent
A person who subscribes to a belief or group
Ancestor Spirits
Spirits or guardians of family groups
Anthropomorphism
attribution of human characteristics of behaviour to a God, animal or object
Atheist
does not believe in God or religion
BCE
Before the common Era - Gregorian calendar
CE
Common Era or Christian era - a year after the birth of Christ
Cosmology
Ancient practice of using the universe to explain earthly concepts
Creationism
Supernatural acts of divine creation
Culture
customs and social behaviour of people and society
Denomination
a branch of the Christian church
Divine
God
Dreaming
Creation stories in Aboriginal culture
Dynamic and Living
The way that religions reinvent themselves to stay relevant. Interpretations of the scripture dictate values and beliefs which dictate practice
Ethics
moral principles