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Hierarchialism |
Belief that all religions posses some truth, but ours is the best one. |
One over the rest |
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Pluralism |
Followers are committed to own faith but recognize other beliefs. Tends to be more peaceful option. |
See beliefs as equal |
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Inclusivism |
1. A new religion arises containing best of existing ones. 2. A new religion emerges and replaces all existing ones. |
Two kinds |
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7 Common concepts of the Middle Eastern Monotheistic religions |
1. One perfect God as creator, humanity is dependent on him (though "he" isn't make nor female) 2. Revelation 3. Mediators: God commissions people/beings to reveal God's will 4. Soul: in all humans 5. Free will: to choose Gods will or not. 6. Sin: not living by God's will 7. Afterlife: soul's destiny after death |
Who is God? What do they do? What happens to people? |
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Who are the mediators in the middle eastern religions? |
Zoroaster, Nanak (Sikhism), Muhammad (Islam), Jesus (Christianity), Moses/Abraham (Judaism) |
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Zoroaster was commissioned to be a mediator by who? |
Acura Mazda (wise Lord) |
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Zoroaster was commissioned to be a mediator by who? |
Acura Mazda (wise Lord) |
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Zoroastrianism and the common concepts of monotheism |
1. Ahura Mazda is the creator. +Two great spirits that emanate from him: good and evil ones 3. At the end of time Ahura Mazda judges humans and decides their fate 4. Free will: humans choose between the good and evil within them 5. Souls +mirrors universal battle 6. Afterlife: two levels, one 3 days after death and one after judgement. Hell is like jail, you serve your time and leave. 7. Sin concept: thoughts, deeds, and words against A.M's will will cause one to go to hell if not outweighed by good deeds.
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