Religion Flashcards
What is the definition of religion?
Definition: a system of faith or worship, usually involving the belief in a supernatural power, most typically God or gods.
What are the major world religions?
Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism
What if the meaning of founder
A person on who’s teaching the religion. 
What is the meaning of scriptures
A holy book containing the teachings of a religion
What does worship mean
Reverence or devotion performed towards a God or other sacred person or object. May be formal public rituals or private and individual.
What does rites of passage mean
A ceremony and the transition from one phase of life to another
What does festivals mean
A time of special importance marked by believers from that religion. Religious festivals are commonly celebrated on recurring cycles in a year.
What does pilgrimage mean
A journey to a place or shrine.
