Voacb Flashcards

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Arianism

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Belief that Christ is a created being, therefore denying the doctrine of the trinity

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Atonement

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The work in God through Christianity by which he restores the broken relationship between Him and sinners through the life, death and resurrection of a Jesus

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Authoritarian

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The concentration of power in a self - appointed leader or group that demands total submission to its authority

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Canon

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Rule or standard of judgement - authoritative list of books that were accepted as holy scripture

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Confucianism

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A humanistic philosophy religion deeply rooted in Chinese culture. Stressed order, family worship, ancestor and nature worship p

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Evangelism

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Active presentation of the gospel with the intent of bringing others into a saving relationship with Jeus Christ

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Evolution

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Hypothesis that all life forms, through s natural process, gradually developed from simpler forms

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Grace

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Acted of undeserved kindness

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Humanism

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Philosophy that stresses humans essential goodness and he is the measure of all things

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Immaculate conception

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A Roman Catholic doctrine that affirms that Mary was preserved immaculate from the moment of conception through her mother’s womb

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Individualism

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Allowing individual rights to take precedence over group rights

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Indulgences

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Remission of part or all the punishment that is due to a sin committed but not forgiven

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Life Philosophy

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Ones personal conviction to what life is about or how it should be lived

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Liturgy

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Ritual or group of rites prescribed for public worship

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Miracles

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An intervention by supernatural power that transcends but does not violate natural law

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Mysticism

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State of mind or reality beyond reason

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Infinite thought

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Philosophy from the 19th century who’s focus was the potential of every individual and power of positive thought

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Paranormal

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That which is supernatural, not scientifically explainable

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Penance

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Disciplinary measure and self punishment that Roman Catholicism asks of those who seek forgiveness

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Shintoism

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State religion of Japan, stresses over devotion to emperor, ancest,r and nature

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Theosophy

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Belief started in 19th century that humans evolve toward divinity through reincarnation