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Kami |
Invisible sacred quality that evokes wonder and awe in us, invisible spirits throughout nature that are born of this essence.
-most ancient form of spirituality in Japan |
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Roots of Shinto |
-No founder, -No orthodox sacred scripture -No explicit ethical code -comes from clan worship |
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Two major written Shinto chronicles, |
1.Koji 2.Nihongi political importance of the historical myths as spiritual legitimation of emperors but not sacred text |
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Legendary founder of Japan ? |
Jimmu, descendant of thesun goddess Amaterasu |
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Meiji dynasty |
emperor worship that caused extreme nationalism until WW2 |
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Kinship with Nature |
-Natural beauty and symmetry important in Japan -People organize their lives around the seasons -Mount Fuji honored as an embodiment of divine power -Reverence for nature expressed in the arts |
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What does “kamikaze” mean? What did it symbolize? |
"divine wind", symbolizes a symbol of divine power |
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Shrines (Shinto) |
that places of worship |
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Ceremonies and Festivals |
-encourage the spirit of the kami to take up residence in the shrine -Training for the priesthood is long, to men and women -Priest’s role is to serve as experts in the performance of complex rituals -shrine in the home -Festivals seasonal and life-cycle -New Year’s biggest annual festivals |
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Purification |
-Tsumi - Misogi -Oharai |
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Kannagara |
Harmoney with the way of Kami |
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Misogi |
the leaning power of water, spiritual purification |
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Ohari |
Shinto purification ceremoney, a ritual of purification where a priest wavesa tree branch with white streamers, can be performed on cars an new buildings |
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Tsumi |
Impurity or misfortune, a quality of purification practices designed to remove, defilement of corpses, menstruation, hostility, natural catastrophe |
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Kojiki |
conferring spiritual legitimacy on the imperial thrown by divine origins |
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The greatest number are dedicated to which god? What is this god the god of? (Shinto) |
Inrai, god of Rice |
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State Shinto |
- Shinto as spiritual foundation of government, |
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Shinto Today |
remain indigenous in Japan, basis for Seasonal holiday in Japan |
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Anti- Semitism |
predjudice against jews |
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Messiah (Judism) |
"Anointed", Someone they want to come in to help them. |
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Apocalyse |
dramatic end of present age |
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Oral Torah |
interpretations written in Jewish Law |
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Pentateuch |
5 book of Moses at beginning of Hebrew Bible |
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Tanakh |
refrence for the 3 section for the hibrew bible |
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No Founder of Judism |
No Founder of Judism |
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Abraham |
1st patriarch, god promised that his descended and land would multiply |
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Moses |
led Israel our of slavery , received the ten commandments |
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King David & His son (Salmon) |
his son built the first temple, |
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why did the Northern and Southern Kingdom split? |
men and women split off into the Northern kingdom because they didnt agree with Salmon |
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Babylon |
destroyed 1st temple |
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Maccabean Revolt |
revolt to gain independance for Judea |
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3 Sects of Judaism during the Hasmonean period |
1. Sadducees ( priest and the law ) 2. Pharisees ( scarifies in temple) 3. Essenes ( thinks everyone corrupt) |
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Who destroyed the 2nd temple |
Romans |
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What Group of Judism did the Rabis come from? |
Pharisees |
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Who were the Zealots |
anti roman militias,jewish defenders were slaughtered in the holy walled city of Jeusalem |
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How many books are in the Hebrew Bible? |
24 Books , Tankakh |
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Which Division is called the Pentateuch? |
Torah (law/instructive) |
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Which of the 3 divisions is considered to be the most authoritative by orthodox Jews? |
Pentateuch |
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What are the 3 divisions in Hebrew Bible? |
1. Pentateuch= Torah, (5 books of moses) 2. Prophet= Nevim 3. Writtings= Ketuvim |
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Central Jewish Belief? |
Monotheism: 1 god and creator of everything |
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Zionism |
jewish movement dedicatd to the establishment of Jewish State in Isreal |
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What is the most holiest Day in Judaism? |
Yom Kippur |
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What are Four ideas important to understanding historical Judaism? |
covenant , torah, exile , return/restoration |
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Central Themes of Judaism |
Monotheism , lover for god , sacredness of human life , law , suffering and faith |
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Sacred Practices in Judism |
-Scriptural study
-Remembering God in all aspects of life -Ritual circumcision -What one eats is of cosmic significance -Giving thanks continually -The Sabbath -Bar Mitzvah |
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Whatother two religions also trace their ancestry back to Abraham? |
islam and christianity |
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Know the differences betweenthe three distinct branches |
Orthodox- traditional judaism Reform- liberal Conservative- masorti |
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Christianity |
Christianityis a faith based on the life, teachings,death, and resurrection of Jesus |
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Howmany books are in the New Testament? Besides the New Testament, what is theothertestament in the Christian Bible |
27 books, contains the old testiment |
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Whatare the Synoptic Gospels |
Matthew, Mark,Like |
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Who wrote letters prior to theGospels that became part of the New Testament? |
Paul |
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synoptic |
3 similar books of the chrisian bible (mathew mark luke) |
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fundementalism |
protest movement in the 19th century on the bible ltericism and rejecting its theories |
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Messiah ( Christian) |
annointed one , jesus christ |
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Gospel |
god raised jesus from the dead , transformation of the new world, new testaments (john,mark,Mathew,luke) |
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Holy Trinity |
Christian doctrine that there is one god, 3 devine powers ( the father , son, holy spirit.) |
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Inwhich part of the New Testament is the life and ministry of Jesus described |
Gospel |
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Christianity didbecome the official religion of the . |
Roman Empire in 380 CE |
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East West Division |
The eastern part of Christendom did notaccept the absolute claims of authority of the Roman pope. |
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Social Chaos Gave Pope Political Power |
ØCentralized ofpower under the pope became a major unifying elementin the Europe of the Middle Ages. ØPope seen as over Kings of EuropeanCountries. ØPope could excommunicate people. |
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Shahadah |
-There is no god but God and Muhammad is the prophet of Allah -first of the five pillars |
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Does a muslim think Muhammad is divine? |
No , he was a messenger to the phrophit |
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Who is considered to be the founder of Islam? |
Muhamad |
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What is the sacred scripture of Islam |
Qaran |
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Who gave Muhammad the revelations that are in the Karan? |
Gabriel |
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5 Pillars of Islam |
slide 9 |
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who wrote a letter that was evidence of christians today |
john |
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Muhhamed |
final prophet, life teachings in Qur'an, |
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The Qur’an |
revelationsthatMuhammad received from the angel Gabriel. God’s unity and also direct life in human society. exact words thatMuhammad received. |
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Central Teachings |
- oneness of god and humantity -islam is the universal religion |
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2 major Sin |
shrik (divine expect allah) kurk (last judgement) |
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Sunnis and Shi'as split? |
issue of muhammads successor |
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Sunnis |
people of sunnah, muhammed did not appoint the succesor and left muslim community to ummag |
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islamic law |
-Islam=means to “surrender” or“submit” to Allah -Daily obedience to the commands of God -Islamic law is called Shari’a. -Shari’aencompasses law, morality, and religion; -Religious activity in accordancewith Islamic law is of extreme importance. |
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Shi'a |
Devoted to the memory of muhammad |
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Whose the founder of Sikhism |
Guru Nanak 3 teachings 1.Workinghard to earn a living rather than withdrawing from society 2.Sharingone’s wealth with the needy3.RememberingGod’s name at all times |
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How many gurus were there according to orthodox sikhs |
10 |
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central belief of Sikhism |
ØThemajor focus of Sikhism is loving devotion to one God. ØSikhismshares with Hinduism belief in karma and reincarnation. Ø God in the world through work, worship, and charity. Ego isconsidered a major obstacle to God realization. |
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What are the 5 ks |
symbol worn by khalsa memebrs Kesh (uncut hair) Kara (a steel bracelet) Kanga (a wooden comb) Kaccha(cotton underwear) Kirpan (steel sword) |
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cult |
representa distinct break from established traditions |
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sect |
splinteror subgroup associated with a larger tradition |
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Exclusivism:The idea that one’s own religion is the only valid way. Inclusivism:The idea that all religions can be accommodated within one religion InterfaithDialogue: Appreciative communication between people of different religions |
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differencesbetween Mainstream Religions and Sects and Cults |
Mainstreamreligion accepts and accommodates itself to the society. Asect characterizes the society around it as worldly and unbelieving. Acult is an independent religious tradition which may be in conflict with thesurrounding society. |
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charasmatic leader |
New religionsare generally formed when a charismatic figure appears. This is a characteristicthat is similar to established religions. He orshe develops a dedicated following of people who regard him or her as theirguru, prophet, or Messiah. |
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thatCaodaism and Santeria
(“Wayof the Saints”) |
new syncretic religious movements. |
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universalism |
Somereligious movements go beyond syncretism and try to encompass all religions |
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Social trends affect the development of NRMs. |
1) Ethnic identity; 2) NatureSpirituality, which can include a reinvention of old practices (examples:Neo-Paganism, Wicca, Goddess spirituality; ethnic religions) and Deep |
