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W.Religions: Midterm Flashcards

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Monism

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One being who is the infinite sum of all natural forces (Brahaman in Hinduism). One unified reality

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Pantheism

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Everything is divine, yet God does not have a personality. God is nature (Upanishadic Hinduism)

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Theism

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There is just one personal, intelligent God; He created and sustains creation. He reveals Himself and answers prayers (most Christians)

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A rationalistic view of God that admits His existence and yet rejects His revelation (America’s founding Fathers)

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Deism

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The representation of God, demons, etc. in the form of idols. From Latin fictitious, made by hand, artificial (voodoo)

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Fetishism

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Buddhism

“The illuminated one”

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Buddha

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Jina

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Jainism

“the conqueror”

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Christ

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Christianity

“The anointed one”

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Tao

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Taoism

“Divine Path”

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Shinto

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Shintoism

“The way of the gods”

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Islam

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Islam

“Submission”

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Vedas

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Hinduism’s earliest sacred writings. It is believed that the truth of the Vedas is eternal and that it existed ontologically before it was written or spoken.

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Bhagavad Gita

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“Song of the Lord” the most famous and influential text of Hinduism

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Hindu Triad

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Trimurti. Consists of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Each represent a stage of rebirth

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Vishnu

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The preserver. Is believed to be a benevolent God and is accompanied by his wife, Lakshmi

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Avatar

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“Descents/incarnations” Most common avatars are fish, tortoise, boar, man-lion, dwarf, and four fully human forms - Purusarama, Dasaratharma, Krishna, Buddhda

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Shiva

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The destroyer, sometimes regenerator. He initiates destruction in order to make room for new creation.

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Yoga

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“Union through discipline” Consists of disciplinary exercises which produce control of mind over body and perfect confidence. It is the process of discipline leading to oneness with the divine or with one’s self.

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Karma

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The Law of Cause and Effect. You will suffer in this life or in the future lives for the consequences of your decisions in the past.

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Mantra

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“Thought form” A single- or multi-syllable phrase (usually in Sanskrit) on which one meditates. Each Mantra is identified with a particular deity to the extent that the correctly pronounced mantra embodies that deity and to invite it to enter you

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna hare hare

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Nirvana

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The individual. Self emerging into the I impersonal and undifferentiated oneness of the Ultimate Self. Nirvana is the goal of enlightenment

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Sanskrit

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The language of the Hindu scholars and scriptures

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Jina

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Launched by Vardhamana Mahavira, but Jai has always existed. Jina means Conqueror. The Jina’s basic message was that self-denial would win salvation for the devotee. Jainism is a religion of strict ethics and self-control, leading to a purification of the self.

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Mahavira

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Jain teachings did not originate with Him. Jain, the way of life, has always existed

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Ahimsa
"Non-injury/violence" Willingness to separate oneself from acts of injury, aggression, and killing. Also includes language and thoughts.
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Swastika
The four arms represent the four possible levels of rebirth: divine, human, animal (including birds, bugs, and plants), and underworld beings.
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Sikh
"A disciple" The Sikh is the learner; the Guru the teacher. Following the teachings of ten Gurus and the Guru Granth Sahib (their holy book)
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Nanak
Founder of Sikhism. Was the first guru and upon his death appointed one of his disciples as the next Guru.
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Granth Sahib
The last (10th) human Guru did not appoint a successor, but installed the collection of sacred writings as the living Guru.
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Singh
Name that initiated men received after becoming the "enlightened one"
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Bodhi Tree
(Fig Tree) Where Siddhartha Gautama sat under until he received englightenment
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Four Noble Truths
1) Life consists of suffering 2) Everything is impermanent and ever changing 3) The way to liberate oneself from suffering is to eliminate all desire 4) Desire can be eliminated by following "The Eightfold Path"
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Ashoka
Made Buddhism a world religion. Felt revulsion to bloodshed during a battle that he renounced all fighting and converted to Buddhism.
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Mahayana
Buddhists who said enlightenment was available to everyone. "The greater vehicle"
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Theravada
Buddhists who said enlightenment is accessible only to the committed few. "The lesser vehicle"
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Bodhisattva
A savior that helps others. In Buddhism, one. Who is ready to attain nirvana
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Eclecticism
The free selection and borrowing of ideas and beliefs from diverse sources. Chinese philosophy teaches that no one can claim to comprehend the whole truth
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Confucius
"Master K'ung (teacher)" Asserted that government must be founded on virtue, and that all citizens must be attentive to the duties of their positions. He was not an innovator, but someone who called for a return of ancient traditions and values
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Analects
Collection of Confucius' sayings as remembered by his followers. Similar to the book of proverbs.
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Tao
(Dao) The basic unity behind the universe is mysterious and undefinable force called the Tao
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We-Wei
"Noninterference" Go with the flow instead of working against it
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3 groups that will be judged differently
Jew Gentile All men
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Trimurti
Brahma: originator/creator Vishnu: Preserver Shiva: Destroyer
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4 Castes of Hinduism
1) priests and religious teachers 2) Kings, nobles, and warriors 3) Cultivators, artisans, and merchants 4) servants, unskilled workers, and peasants
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5 signs of Sikhism
``` Kesh Kangha Kara Kirpan Kach ```
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Kesh
Uncut hair
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Kangha
Comb
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Kara
steel bracelet (represents bond with God)
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Kirpan
Dagger
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Kach
White underwear (signifies readiness for action)
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Eightfold Path
``` Right understanding Thought Speech Action Livelihood Awareness Meditation Effort ```
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3 Characteristics of Chinese Religions
1) eclectic 2) Pragmatic 3) Communal and Personal
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5 basic relationships in life
``` Father to son Older brother to younger brother Older friend to younger friend Husband to wife Ruler to subject ```

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