SOR UNIT 4 Flashcards
reincarnation
the actions of one person leads to a new existence after death in an endless cycle (samsara)
karma
every action has a consequence that accumulates to determine a persons afterlife
dharma
cosmic law and order which dictates how everything should be
nirvana
the end of suffering via the cessation of desire
samsara
cycle of rebirth which the soul needs to be liberated from to reach nirvana
3 marks of existence
anicca - impermanence
dukkha - suffering
anatta - final release of self
Theravada Death Rituals
rebirth is immediate
the funeral features a shrine and a mantra
Mahayana Death Rituals
7 weeks of rebirth
funerals extend 7 days
Jewish Revelation
Moses speaks directly to God
Jewish Ethics
Sacredness of Human life
humanity is created in the image of G-d
Covenant between Abraham and G-d
Pikuach Nefesh
Jewish birth Rituals
circumcision - the physical sign of the covenant
brit mahan - mohel
8 days after birth - given Hebrew name
Jewish death rituals
preparing the body for correct burial - ritual cleanse (Taharan)
fast burials to free the soul from the physical constraints of the body
mouring period - shiva
Pikuach Nefesh
Sanctity of life - preservation of human life overrides any other commandment
all life is sacred - made in the image and likeness of G-d
Jewish Sin
violation of any of the mitzvot - going astray
divine and human justice (J)
there is a relationship with human and divine justice
G-d’s justice is dispensed through wise judges
the covenant
between Abraham and G-d - treat humans with dignity and respect
free will
G-d gave human beings free will, they use this to obey mitzvot
repentance
Eiul - month of self-reflection - turning away from wrongdoing
Pillars of Islam
- Shahada (faith)
- Salat (prayer)
- Zakat (charity)
- Sawm (fasting)
- Hajj (pilgrimage)
Islam Sacred Text
Qur’an - word of God
Hadith- interpretation of the Qur’an
revelation to the Prophet
God’s direct communication to the Prophet Muhammad through the angel Jibr’ail