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19 Cards in this Set
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Infinite God
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"all loving, all merciful" no limitations
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Personal God - "Abba"
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intimate connection, in-dept with our inner self
"daddy or pop" = the Father on a more intimate connection |
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Omnipotent
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"God is all powerful"
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Omniscience
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"God is all Knowing"
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Pre- destination
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Judaeo-Christians believe in your future being determined without free will or choice to decide what you can or will do.
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Elements of Religion
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Word- Stories of the belief-usually basic beliefs of religion (Verbal)
Worship- rituals or celebrations to express your belief (Practical) Code- the moral, codex on how to live as a believer (Sociological) |
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Examples of Word, worship, & Code for a Religion
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Religion: Judaism
Word: Torah Worship: Barmitzrah Code: Ten Commandments |
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What is a Religious Myth?
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A myth originated from the pre-historic era, when early peoples began to feel awareness of invisible forces and had a sense of powerlessness due to hardships that exsisted (disease, diasters, etc). The peoples declared Gods lived among them and the start of Spiritual Leaders began. The leaders would interpret what the Gods would tell them through dreams. Many of times these dreams would be told to the public in story form. The stories of the spiritual Leaders are now known to be called Myths. These myths are usually examples of mystery life questions. Myths also become the basic belief of the Tribe.
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Polytheism
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Belief in multiple gods
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Monotheism
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Belief in one god
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religio
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bond together
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Western Religions
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(Linear Religions: Spirit will continue to live on )
Judaism Islam Christianity |
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Eastern Religions
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Buddhism
Confusion-ism Hinduism Taoism Shintoism |
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What is a Parable?
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Parables are stories Jesus told his people during his life. These stories were examples of how a Christian should behave and act. Example: the Good Samaritan shows that people should reach out a helping hand to those that are lost, weak and ill. this Story also (at the time of Jesus) explains that Samaritans are good people and we should not judge others based on where they are from.
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What is a Creed?
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Creeds are non-negotiable basic beliefs of a faith community. They are a profession of what we believe in (of faith). Creeds unite all basic beliefs.
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the Four Ancient Cities
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Ancient Egypt
Babylonia Greece Rome |
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Religious Rituals (ie: Passover) Include....
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Celebrations, Stories, Community, Symbols, and Emotions (feelings).
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Religious Symbols
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Communicate what we believe in. They are formed from experience. They represent the reality we believe in. They also point to a deeper meaning.
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What is a Religion?
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A religion is a community of believers that share a common faith. Religions have the element of Word, Worship and Code to explain how a believer can life and express their faith.
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