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What is a universalizing religion? |
A religion that can appeal to all people, regardless of location or ethnicity. |
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What is an ethnic religion? |
A religion that primarily appeals to a specific group in a well defined space. |
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What percent of the world is Christian? |
%32. |
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What are the three biggest universalizing religions? |
Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism. |
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What are the three main branches of Christianity? |
Roman Catholic, Protestant, and Baptist |
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What are the two main branches of Islam? |
Sunni and Shiite. |
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What are the two biggest ethnic religions? |
Judaism and Hinduism. |
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What do missionaries do? |
They seek to convert people to their religion. |
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What religion has historically sent out the most missionaries? |
Catholicism. |
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What is monotheism? |
The belief in only one god. |
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What is polytheism? |
The belief in more than one god. |
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What do Jews believe in? |
One god, worship at a synagogue, a book called the Torah, and to atone for your sins once a year. |
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What do Christians believe in? |
One god, worship at a church, a book called the Bible, and baptism and communion. |
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What do Muslims believe in? |
Muhammed, one god, the Qu'ran, worship at a mosque, and the five pillars of Islam. |
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What do Hindus believe in? |
Many gods, many holy books, nirvana, and the caste system. |
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What do Buddhists believe in? |
One god, the Tipitaka, worship in a stupa, and nirvana. |
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What religions is Jerusalem sacred to? |
Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. |
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What are the three types of religious conflict? |
Religion vs religion, religious vs. non-religious, and religion vs. culture. |
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What is a theocracy? |
A country which is ruled by religious leaders. |
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What type of conflict is terrorism? |
Religion vs culture. |
