Rs Flashcards
What is religion?
Peoples beliefs and opinions concerning the existence, nature, and worship of god, a god or gods
What is kamma?
The idea that every action has a good or a bad consequence
What is Jati?
Hindu’s social hierarchy
What are the Samskaras?
16 important steps through a Hindu’s journey of life
What is the the Veda, the Smritis, and the ramayona?
The Veda is a important holy book,the smritis is a simplified version of the Veda, and the ramayona is a simplified version of the Smiritis
What is fact?
Something which can be proved to be the case, and of which there can be no doubt
What is belief?
Something held to be true, based on evidence, usually relating to religions
What is opinion?
Something which relates to a persons point of view, and is a relative to the way in which they see the world
What is the annunciation and virgin conception?
The annunciation is the angel gabriel asking Mary the question.
Virgin conception is Mary having a baby without having sex
What is initiation and baptism?
The initiation is a ritual to mark the beginning.
Baptism is a rite of Christian initiation, and a welcome into the Christian church.
What is a miracle?
A miracle is a event that breaks the laws of nature, and can only be explained by intervention of god.
What is a sin?
An act, thought, or way of behaving that goes against the law or teachings of a religion
What is consecration?
It is to perform a ritual or other act to make something holy
What is a pilgrimage?
A journey to a holy place undertaken for religious reasons
What is Bereavement?
The emotional experience of loss after someone has died
