RE Revision Flashcards
Adultery
a sexual relationship between a couple not married to each other, but married to others
Age of Consent
according to the law, the age at which a person is considered old enough to give consent to sex (16 in UK)
Annulment
cancellation of marriage in Roman Catholic tradition, as if marriage never was
Civil Marriage
non-religious marriage
Civil Partnership
legal union of two people of the same gender, now of equality with heterosexual marriage in all respects
Commitment
making a promise or pledge, in this case, marriage
Celibacy
not having sexual relations
Chastity
sexual purity, e.g. not having sex before marriage
Cohabitation
where a couple live together without being married/in a civil partnership
Contraception
precautions taken to prevent pregnancy and to protect against contracting/transmitting STIs
Contract
a binding agreement between two sides
Covenant
an agreement based on promises between two sides, here in marriage where the agreement is made before God (as a witness) and with God (as a partner)
Divorce
legal ending of marriage
Extended Family
family unit compromising of mother, father and children but also cousins, grandparents etc.
Gender Discrimination
acting on prejudices against someone because of their gender
Gender Equality
the belief that both genders are of equal status and value, so discrimination against either is wrong
Gender Prejudice
the belief that one gender is better than the other
Heterosexuality
being physically/sexually attracted to persons of the opposite gender
Homosexuality
being physically/sexually attracted to persons of the same gender
Nuclear Family
family unit made up of mother, father and their children
Polygamy
where someone is married to more than one person
not allowed in Christianity, permitted in Islam
Procreation
having a child, seen as a duty in many religions
Remarriage
marriage for the second time, after divorce ending an earlier marriage
Responsibility
duties, what a person has to do as part of an agreement they have made, or role they have taken on
Single Parent Family
family unit in which children and one parent, either mum or dad, live together
Vows
promises made by bride and groom during marriage ceremony
Queer
an inclusive term for people who are non-heterosexual, including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. For many, the word has negative connotations, however many people have reclaimed it as a symbol of pride, though it is recommended that heterosexual people do not use it
Intersex
people born with reproductive organs, genitalia and/or sex chromosomes that are not exclusively male or female, or is considered by the medical establishment to be biologically ambiguous
Bisexual
a person who is attracted to people of their gender and another gender, but the attraction does not have to be equally split
Fluid
generally with another term attached, e.g. gender-fluid or fluid sexuality, describes an identity that may change or shift over time or within the mix of options avaliable, e.g. man and woman
Gay
individuals who are attracted to people of the same sex and/or gender
Lesbian
women who have the capacity to be attracted to other women
Transgender
a person who lives as a member of a gender other than the one assigned at birth based on anatomical sex
Transvestite
a person who dresses as the binary opposite gender expression for many reasons, e.g. relaxation, fun, sexual gratification
1885
when sexual acts between homosexuals were made illegal
1967
when homosexual acts made legal for people over 21, except in the armed forces
1994
when the age of consent for homosexuals was reduced to 18
2000
when homosexuals were allowed to start serving in the armed forces
2001
when the age of consent for homosexual acts was reduced to 16, the same as heterosexuals
2004
when civil partnerships were recognised by British law
2013
where same-sex marriage became legal in the UK
Promiscuous
someone who has lots of sexual relationships
not approved of by most Christians
Abstinence
the view that you should not have sex before marriage
agreed with by most Christians
Premarital
sex before marriage
not approved of by most Christians
Contraceptive Implant
a small flexible rod that is placed under the skin of the upper arm by a health professional and releases progestogen to stop ovulation
not approved of by Roman Catholic Church
Contraceptive Injection
works by a doctor or nurse injecting progestogen into your body
not approved of by Roman Catholic Church
Condom
made out of this latex, this is put over the penis and stops sperm form entering the vagina, also works to stop STIs
not approved of by Roman Catholic Church
Femidom
a thin polyurethane that loosely lines the vagina and stops sperm from entering, also used to protect from STIs
not approved of by Roman Catholic Church
Intrauterine Device (IUD)
a small plastic and copper devices known as a coil that is put into the uterus by a doctor or nurse
not approved of by Roman Catholic Church
Contraceptive Patch
a patch that is stuck to the skin and releases estrogen and progestogen to stop ovulation
not approved of by Roman Catholic Church
The Pill
a daily orgal ontraceptive that contains estrogen and progestogen
not approved of by Roman Catholic Church
The Diaphragm
a soft done made of latex or silicone and is used with spermicide
not approved of by Roman Catholic Church
Natural Family Planning
also known as fertility awareness, relies on you knowing when you are fertile by noting different indicators to show when you can have sex without risk of getting pregnant
approved of by Roman Catholic church
Female Sterilisation
also known as hysterectomy, this is a permanent method for women who will never want children
Male Sterilisation
also known as vasectomy, this is a permanent method for men who are sure they will never want children
Emergency Contraception
methods done after sex to prevent an egg implanting in the womb
disapproved of in Christianity as it is seen as killing a baby
abortifacient
methods of contraception taken after sex, seen as killing a baby
not approved of in Christianity
Wedding Dress
often white to symbolise purity (being a virgin)
Wedding Rings
circular and have no beginning or end to symbolise never ending love
Wedding Cake
sweet taste symbolises richness of marriage, shape is based on St Bride’s Church in London
Wedding Flowers
a fertility symbol, used to decorate the Church
Wedding Bells
clanging drives evil spirits away
Giving the bride away
the care and protection of the bride is passed from father to husband
Same Sex Family
a couple of the same sex living with their children
Sexual Stereotyping
having a fixed view about how men and women will behave
Monogamy
being married to one person
approved of in Christianity
Polygyny
where a man has more than one wife
not allowed in Christianity, permitted in Islam
Polyandry
where a woman has more than one wife
not allowed in Christianity
Abraham
the father of the Jewish people, God made a covenant with him, promising him land and descendants, which was sealed by circumcision
The Amidah
the standing prayer, recited at the three daily servies in the synagogue and consists of three opening blessings, the closing blessings and three intermediate blessings
Aron Hakodesh
the Ark, the holiest part of the synagogue as it contains the Torah scrolls
Bar Mitzvah
celebration of a boy coming of age at 13, literally means Son of Commandment
Bat Mitzvah
celebration of a girl coming of age, literally means Daughter of Commandment
Bimah
the reading platform in a synagogue from which the Torah is read
Brit Milah
the religious ceremony of circumcision that happens when a boy is eight days old, where the boy becomes a member of the Jewish people of God
Charity
refers to the requirement for Jews to give at least ten percent of their income to charity, as Jews believe it is injust not to give to those in need
Tzedakah
literally means justice, import belief in Judaism
The Covenant
God’s agreement to look after the Jews as his chosen people, subject to Israel’s obedience
Creator
refers to the belief that God created the world from nothing
Dietary Laws
the food laws that were given by God to the Jews which relate to what may and may not be eaten and in what combination and to the preparation of food
Free Will
God gave humans the gift of free will, which means that they are free to choose to do right or wrong and bear responsibility for their actions
God as One
the belief that there is one God
Tikkun Olam
the Jewish belief in healing the world, making the world a better place
Judge
the belief that God is fair and recognises that humans are not perfect and so takes this into account, as God’s justice incorporates both forgiveness and mercy
Judgement
the belief of many Jews in a Day of Judgement when God will judge the living and the dead, rewarding all good people, both Jews and non-Jews
Kosher
food that is clean and fits the requirements of Jewish laws
Law-Giver
refers to God’s giving of the Law to Moses on Mount Sinai
Liberal Judaism
a form of progressive Judaism which seems to combine traditional beliefs and practices with modern interpretations
Merciful
refers to the nature of God as compassionate
The Messiah
literally ‘the annointed one’, Orthodox Jews believe that a Messiah will be a human person sent by God to establish justice and peace on the earth. For Reform Jews, the Messiah is a symbolic figure
Mitzvot
singular of Mitzvah
Mitzvah
the 613 commandments/rules
Moses
the person through whom God set free the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, to whom God gave the Ten Commandments and through whom God made a covenant with Israel
Mourning Rituals
refers to set practices that are carried out by Jews as a way of grieving for loved ones who have died
Ner Tamid
the ever-burning light that is above and in front of the Aron Hakodesh and burns continually as a symbol of God’s presence
Talmud
the oral law, Jews believe that this law was given to Moses and then eventually written down and explained by the Rabbis and consists of the Mishnah and the Gemara
Mishnah
the first part of the Talmud after the Torah
Gemara
the second part of the Talmud after the Torah
Orthodox Judaism
Jews who believe God gave the complete Torah to Moses and therefore live according to Jewish laws and traditions
Pesach
Passover, celebrates the Exodus from Egypt, celebrated in Spring
Pikuach Nefesh
the mitzvah of saving a life, which overrides all other religious laws, except incest, murder and idolatry
Reform Judaism
Jews who believe the Torah was inspired by God and was developed through their history, therefore laws may be changed or adapted as modern life changes
Resurrection
the belief of many Jews in a future age where the dead will rise from their graves to live again
Rosh Hashanah
the Jewish New Year, the start of the ten day period of High Holy Days that culminates in Yom Kippur and marks the beginning of God’s judgement of his people
Sanctity of Human Life
the belief that human life is a precious gift from God and is not to be taken without just cause
Shabbat
Holy day of the week, a day of spiritual renewal beginning at sunset of Friday and continuing to nightfall on Saturday
Shekhinah
the divine presence which indicates that God is a Being beyond human understanding yet whose presence may be experienced
Sinai
the mountain where Moses received the Law from God and where the Covenant between God and Israel was made
Synagogue
means coming together, a building for Jewish public worship, study and gathering
Tenakh
books that comprise the Jewish scriptures that falls into three parts, Torah, Nevi’im and Ketuvim, believed by many Jews to have been given to Moses by God on Mount Sinai
Nevi’im
writings of the prophets, part of the Talmud
Ketuvim
writings, third part of the Talmud after Nevi’im
Ten Commandments
a list of religious and moral rules that were given by God to Moses
Trefah
forbidden food, literally means torn, doesn’t fulfill the Jewish dietary laws
Yom Kippur
Day of Atonement, a day of penitence and fasting on the tenth day after Rosh Hashanah, the holiest day of the year for Jews
Tallit
prayer shawl
Tefillin
small box containing the Shema, worn on head and left arm
Shema
belief in one God
Mezuzah
small box containing the Shema, stuck on the front door
Elohim
Hebrew for supreme one, name for God
Hashem
Hebrew for the name, name for God
Tzitzit
tassles on the prayer shawl
Kippar
skull cap
Yarmulke
skull cap
Zionist
someone who believes Israel should be developed for Jews
Decalogue
Ten Commandments
Diaspora
when the Jews spread across the world after the Holocaust
Holocaust
mass genocide of six million Jews by the Nazis
Shoah
Holocaust
Creatio ex nihilo
creation started out of nothing
Omnipotent
all-powerful
Omniscient
all-knowing
Omnipresent
present everywhere
Sustainer
refers to how God provides resources to provide for all species
Eternal
without beginning or end
Ritual Commandments
mitvot after how to worship God
Ethical Commandments
mitzvot about how to treat others
Mishpatim
mitzvot which have an obvious reason
Chukim
mitzvot which don’t have an obvious reason
Pomegranate
eaten on Rosh Hashanah to represent the Commandments
Olive Oil
oil that kings are annointed with, that Messiah will one day be annointed with
Messianic Jews
a Jew who believes Jesus is the Messiah
Sheol
grave or pit that is the only thing mentioned in the Tenakh about life after death
Olam-Ha-Ba
literally means the World to Come and is a later development of Jewish belief mentioned in the Talmud and suggests that if a righteous person suffers in this life time, they will be rewarded in life to come
Gan Eden
literally Garden of Eden, mentioned in the Talmud and refers to a heavenly realm where righteous souls rest
Gehinnon
the average person descends to a place of punishment and/or purification, generally referred to as Gehinnon, named from a valley south of Jerusalem. After a twelve-month period, a soul takes its place in Gan Eden. Some say after this the wicked a destroyed and cease to exist, others say they are tortured forever
Chesed
belief in the importance of kindness
Pushke Box
a box kept in a Jewish household where spare change is put to be given to charity
Ritual Commandments
commandments about people’s relationship with God
Social Commandments
commandments about people’s relationship with other people
Messianic Age
a time of world peace, established by the Messiah
Epistemic Distance
the distance that God keeps from humans, allowing them to make their own mistakes
Masorti Jews
Jews who respect academic teachings as a way to learn about the world better and believe they should find out everything about God’s world
Sephardi Jews
small branch of Jews who have several of their own unique traditions
Ageism
discrimination against someone because of their age
Community
a group of people who share a characteristic, e.g. Jewish community, Hispanic community
Compassion
loving kindness, attitude to help others simply because it is right to help
Discrimination
actions that come from prejudice
Equality
belief that everyone is equal in value and worth
Fair Pay
payment that is appropriate for work done
Gender
being male or female
Harmony
living together in society without argument or conflict
Human Rights
the rights a person should be entitled to simply by being a human being e.g. education, fair treatment, etc.
Human Rights Act
UK law which protects the rights of individuals and allows a challenge when these are breached
Interest
money paid back on loans aside from the original amount loaned
Justice
getting fairness, getting redress for unfairness
Loan
amount of money borrowed from a lender, usually paid back in installments with interest, where excessive, the interest charged on the loan is extremely high, often unfairly so
People Trafficking
Illegal trade of humans for slavery, eg for sex and/or work
Poverty
having less than the basic needs of life, so that day-to-day living is a struggle
Prejudice
prejudging someone someone based on characteristics they have, eg ethnicity, gender
Racism
prejudice against someone because of their ethnicity/colour
Responsibility
duty, eg the responsibility to work, to earn money for yourself