jews and shi Flashcards
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Orthodox Judaism
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Believes God wrote the 613 laws of the Torah and these should not be changed. All laws must be followed.
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Reform Judaism
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Believes Moses wrote the Torah, so not all rules need to be followed. The religion can adapt and change over time.
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Eastern religions
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Polytheistic (belief in many gods), focus on meditation and self-centered practices to calm the mind.
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Western religions
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Monotheistic (belief in one God), focus on prayers and outward practices like charity and good deeds.
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Puja
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Worship and honor deities or celebrate events
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Bar Mitzvah
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Jewish coming-of-age ceremony for boys, taking on religious responsibilities.
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Buddhist Meditation
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Achieve enlightenment or nirvana.
