Religious Studies Flashcards
What was the messiah?
The messiah was who the Jews of the first century were hoping for.
What was a prophet?
A messenger from god.
What is a miracle?
A miracle is an extraordinary event that goes against nature, cannot be explained by science and that Christians believe is caused by God.
What did the miracles performed by Jesus prove he was to some?
The son of god.
What is a parable?
A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson that is told by Jesus.
Name 3 examples of those who are blessed in the beatitudes.
Blessed are those who are meek, blessed are those who mourn and blessed are the peacemakers.
What does resurrection mean?
The rising of the dead.
Who was Saint Paul?
Saint Paul was a Roman who was originally called Saul and was blinded by a light from heaven on the road to Damascus.
Name three denominations of the Christian Church.
- The Roman Catholic Church
- The Eastern Orthodox Church
- Protestantism
What is a Buddhist?
A follower of Buddhist teachings.
What is a lay Buddhist?
A follower of Buddhist teachings that leads a non-monastic life.
What is the Sangha?
The worldwide community.
What are bhikkus/bhikkhunis/monks/nuns?
Men and women who follow the Buddhist tradition but live in special Buddhist communities.
Who was Siddhartha Gautama?
The ‘unhappy prince’ who became the Buddha after achieving enlightenment.
What is enlightenment?
Seeing the world how it truly is, not how we want to see it.
