Looking For Meaning Flashcards
Symbolism
A sign which has a particular meaning eg the cross for Christians. Something that points to or explains something else.
Community
A group of people with something in common; faith communities share beliefs and practices. A fellowship of people who pray and worship together.
Awe
A sense of fear and at the same time reverence, completely overwhelmed by a sense of gods presence.
Afterlife
Where souls go when the body dies. Another kind of existence that follows bodily life.
Revelation
Something shown or explained that was previously hidden. Religions have revealed truths.
God
Ultimate being eg creator and sustainer of the world. Deity, which is believed to be the one behind everything.