Term 2 Vocabulary Flashcards
Judaism
The monotheistic religion of the Jews, having its ethical, ceremonial, and legal foundation in the precepts of the Old Testament.
Christianity
The religion based on the person and the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth.
Islam
The religious faith of Muslims, based on the words and religious system founded by the prophet Muhammad.
Rites
A formal or ceremonial act or procedure prescribed or customary in religious or other solemn use
Tenets
Any opinion, principle, doctrine, dogma, etc., especially one held as true by members of a profession, group, or movement.
Tolerance
A fair, objective, and permissive attitude toward those whose opinions, beliefs, practices, racial or ethnic origins
Monotheism
The doctrine or belief that there is only one God
Polytheism
The doctrine of or belief in more than one god or in many gods.
Diversity
The inclusion of individuals representing more than one national origin, color, religion, socioeconomic stratum, sexual orientation, etc.:
Quran
The sacred text of Islam, divided into 114 chapters, or suras: revered as the word of God, dictated to Muhammad by the archangel Gabriel, and accepted as the foundation of Islamic law, religion, culture, and politics.
Bible
The collection of sacred writings of the Christian religion, comprising the Old and New Testaments.
Torah
The collection of sacred writings of Judaism also known as the Old Testament.
Talmud
The collection of Jewish law and traditions
Rabbi
The chief religious official of a synagogue
Imam
The officiating priest of a mosque.
