Module 1 Vocab Flashcards
Religion
A Religion is a particular system of beliefs, values, rituals and worship shared by a number of people. Usually containing a belief in some supernatural /spiritual element to life.
Purpose
The belief that things have a reason for their existence
Meaning
The importance that is given to the belief that life has a purpose
Experience
An event, moment or occurrence that affects an individual in a way that changes them
Mystery
An event, moment or occurrence that is difficult or impossible to explain
Mythical
Having a spiritual aspect that is not observable or apparent to the senses
Spiritual
A feeling, experience or idea that affects the human being on a level that cannot be explained materially
Divine
Of another worldly or spiritually profound nature, something made by God, god or a religiously important figure
Secular
Non - religious groups, societies or cultures can be called secular
Nihilism
The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often belief that life is meaningless
Theist
Belief in the existence of a god gods, especially belief in one god as creator of the universe, intervening in it and sustaining a personal relation to his creatures
Monotheistic
Belief in only one God or deity
Polytheistic
Belief in more than one God, several gods are uphold
Atheism
Disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of God or Gods
Agnosticism
Belief that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God or anything beyond material phenomena
Agnostic
A person who claims neither faith nor disbelief in God
Humanism
An outlook or system of thought attaching prime importance to human race rather than divine or supernatural matters. Humanists beliefs stress the potential value and goodness of human beings, emphasise common human needs and seek solely rational ways of solving human problems
Materialist
Only matter is real
