General Religious Concepts and Theism

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Which of the following is a core concept present in most religions?

  • Specific diet restrictions
  • Belief in a divine or sacred entity (correct)
  • Mandatory pilgrimage to a specific location
  • Rejection of secular laws

What do the Vedas and Bhagavad Gita represent within Hinduism?

  • Primary deities of worship
  • Rituals performed at temples
  • A set of moral guidelines for everyday life
  • Sacred writings (correct)

What is the primary purpose of the Medicine Wheel within Aboriginal traditions?

  • To serve as a calendar for seasonal ceremonies
  • To mark burial sites of ancestors
  • To represent the journey of the soul after death
  • To symbolize balance and harmony between different aspects of being (correct)

What does the term 'Moksha' signify in Hinduism?

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Which term best describes Islam's concept of Jihad?

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What is the function of the Gurdwara in Sikhism?

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What is the name for the ritual cleansing performed before prayer in Islam?

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What does the term Nostra Aetate refer to?

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Religion

A system of beliefs, practices, and moral codes related to the sacred or divine.

Monotheism

The belief in one God.

Polytheism

The belief in multiple gods.

Pow Wow

A gathering celebrating Indigenous culture with dancing, singing, and drumming.

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Medicine Wheel

A sacred symbol representing balance and harmony among spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical aspects.

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Puja

A ritual of worship in Hinduism.

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Samsara

The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth (reincarnation) in Hinduism.

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Dharma

Duty, righteousness, or moral order in Hinduism.

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Study Notes

General Religious Concepts

  • Religion is a system of beliefs, practices, and morals linked to the sacred.
  • Shared features of religions include belief in the sacred, sacred texts, rituals, moral codes, and a community of followers.

Types of Theism

  • Monotheism: Belief in one God (Christianity, Islam, Sikhism).
  • Polytheism: Belief in multiple gods (Hinduism).

Sacred Writings

  • Christianity: Bible
  • Islam: Qur'an
  • Sikhism: Guru Granth Sahib
  • Hinduism: Vedas, Bhagavad Gita

Aboriginal Beliefs and Practices

  • Pow wow: Cultural gathering involving dancing, singing, and drumming.
  • Medicine Wheel: A symbol representing balance in spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical aspects.
  • TRC (Truth and Reconciliation Commission): Addresses the legacy of residential schools in Canada.
  • MMIWG2S: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people; calls for action to address systemic violence.

Hinduism

  • Puja: Worship ritual.
  • Samsara: Cycle of birth, death, and rebirth (reincarnation).
  • Dharma: Duty and righteousness.
  • Meditation and Yoga: Spiritual practices.
  • Moksha: Liberation from samsara.
  • Ahimsa: Non-violence.
  • Namaste: Greeting meaning "I bow to the divine in you."
  • Deities: Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Saraswati, Lakshmi, and others.

Christianity

  • Nostra Aetate: Vatican document promoting interfaith respect.
  • Jesus: Central figure, considered Son of God.
  • Teachings: Love, forgiveness, and salvation emphasized.

Islam

  • Muhammad: Final prophet.
  • Five Pillars: Shahada (faith), Salah (prayer), Zakat (charity), Sawm (fasting), Hajj (pilgrimage).
  • Ka'ba: Sacred site in Mecca.
  • Imam: Prayer leader in a mosque.
  • Jihad: Struggle for faith.
  • Wudu: Ritual cleansing before prayer.

Sikhism

  • Guru Nanak: Founder of Sikhism.
  • Gurdwara: Sikh place of worship.
  • Guru: Spiritual teacher.
  • Guru Granth Sahib: Sacred scripture and eternal Guru.
  • Waheguru: Name for God in Sikhism.
  • 5 K's: Kesh (uncut hair), Kara (bracelet), Kanga (comb), Kachera (shorts), Kirpan (small sword).

Studying Religion (Tips)

  • Short Answer Questions: Example question: What is the main goal of Hinduism? Answer: Achieving Moksha.
  • Comparing Religions: Consider differences in the concept of God, sacred texts, and rituals across religions.

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