religions Flashcards
Sacred
Worthy of or regarded with religious worship, and/or respect
Religion
A persons beliefs concerning the existence and worship of a god or gods, and divine involvement in the universe and human life
Worship
To show devotion and adoration for something
Mosque
Islmaic religious building- has a domed shaped top
Synagogue
Jewish house of worship
Church
Christan place of worship
Shrine
A holy place
Polytheism
Belief in many gods
Monotheism
Belief in one god
Jerusalem
Holy city to Jews, Christians and Muslims
Quran
Holy book of Islam
Bible
Collection of sacred writings of the Christian religion, comprising the old and new testaments
Torah
Holy book of Judaism
Five pillars of Islam
Code of behavior of Islam. Includes charity daily prayer profession of faith fasting during Ramadan pilgrimage to Mecca called the haji
Ten Commandments
Given to Moses on mount Sinai to serve as the moral code of behavior for the human race; they play a fundamental role in Judaism and Christianity