Unit 1: Looking For Meaning Flashcards
Symbolism
Something that points to or explains something else
Revelation
Something shown or explained that was previously hidden. Many religions have revealed truths and these are important in the faith
Awe
Completely overwhelmed by a sense of God’s presence
Community
A group of people with something in common e.g sharing the same faith
Afterlife
The belief that there is some kind of life after the death of the body, e.g heaven
Avatars
Incarnations
Brahman
The ultimate reality
Moksha
Liberation from reincarnation
Murti
Form or image or deity used as a focus of worship
Reincarnation
Being born into another body or being after death
Trimurti
The three deities brahma, Vishnu and shiva, who control the three functions of creation , preservation and destruction
Omnipotent
All powerful
Omniscient
All knowing
Requiem mass
Celebrating mass or holy communion for the dead person at a funeral
Crucifix
Reminds Christians of the death of Jesus on the cross