Voacb Flashcards
Arianism
Belief that Christ is a created being, therefore denying the doctrine of the trinity
Atonement
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
Authoritarian
The concentration of power in a self - appointed leader or group that demands total submission to its authority
Canon
Rule or standard of judgement - authoritative list of books that were accepted as holy scripture
Confucianism
A humanistic philosophy religion deeply rooted in Chinese culture. Stressed order, family worship, ancestor and nature worship p
Evangelism
Active presentation of the gospel with the intent of bringing others into a saving relationship with Jeus Christ
Evolution
Hypothesis that all life forms, through s natural process, gradually developed from simpler forms
Grace
Acted of undeserved kindness
Humanism
Philosophy that stresses humans essential goodness and he is the measure of all things
Immaculate conception
A Roman Catholic doctrine that affirms that Mary was preserved immaculate from the moment of conception through her mother’s womb
Individualism
Allowing individual rights to take precedence over group rights
Indulgences
Remission of part or all the punishment that is due to a sin committed but not forgiven
Life Philosophy
Ones personal conviction to what life is about or how it should be lived
Liturgy
Ritual or group of rites prescribed for public worship
Miracles
An intervention by supernatural power that transcends but does not violate natural law