Vocab 5 Flashcards
atonement
reparation for an offense or injury; Christian doctrine that Christ has in some way solved the problems created by human sinfulness
animism
a perspective that sees spiritual powers/forces as residing in and controlling the natural world
covenant
a mutually binding relationship between two or more parties
demons
created spiritual beings who have rebelled against God as allies of Satan, their leader
doctrine
a principle or position in a branch of knowledge or system of belief
Enlightenment
18th Century intellectual movement that emphasized the autonomy of human reason and questioned the role of traditional authorities
inspiration
the characteristics of being filled and led by the Spirit of God
orthodox
of, relating to, or constituting any of various conservative religious or political groups
paradigm
a pattern of thinking and explanation embodied in the practices and assumptions that are taken for granted by a particular scientific community
providence
the loving care and governance that God exercises over the created universe