Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
12 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Scripture
|
sacred writings; in christianity, the bible
|
|
|
Orginal Sin
|
in christian belief, the sinful state into which all people are born
|
|
|
Holy Communion
|
in christian ritual the sharing of bread and wine that has been consecrated by a priest or minister (also called the Eucharist)
|
|
|
Predestination
|
the belief that the fate of each soul was decided by god at the beginning of time
|
|
|
Blasphemy
|
an act of disrespect toward god
|
|
|
Pulpit
|
a platform or other structure in a church from which a priest or minister preaches
|
|
|
Theocracy
|
a goverment or state in which god is the supreme ruler and religous officials govern in god's name
|
|
|
Missionary
|
a person who works to spread a religion and make converts
|
|
|
Massacre
|
the killing of many helpless or unresisting people
|
|
|
Nationalism
|
identification with, and devotion to, the interests of ones nation
|
|
|
Absolute Monarchy
|
a monarchy in which the ruler's power is unlimited
|
|
|
Puritan
|
a protestant who wanted to "purify" the Anglican Church of Catholic elements
|
