Religion and life Flashcards

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Q
Keyword definitions for 
God
Symbolism
Revelation
Awe
Community
Afterlife
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the ultimate & supreme power given worship
a representation of an idea thro actions or images
the ways in which God chooses to reveal himself to ppl
a sense of wonder in relation to Gods creation or presence
A group of ppl joined together bc they share something in common
belief that a humans existence continues after death

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how do ppl experience God?

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Prayer-communicating with God ,in church/mosque ,1/5 pillars Salat
Reading sacred texts-bible/quran may believe God speaks to them thro it

Worship-can be individual or as group singing worship,prayers etc

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How do ppl respond to God?

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Prayer
Vocation-responding to God in terms of your job or career,for example priest/imam,working 4 charity
Pilgrimage-Muslims go to Mecca hajj 1/5 pillars duty

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Why ppl believe in God?

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answered prayers
someone must have created the world
design theory
the belief that everything has a cause God is the first cause causation
brought up to believe by parents /family
the numinous and experienes(miracles)Angels etc

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Why ppl dont believe in god?

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unanswered prayers
creating world impossible for one being
Evil and suffering
The big band and evolution suggested by science make more sense

brought up to believe by parents /family

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