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Ch6 Rubenstein Vocab Word Scramble

 
 


 

 
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Universalizing ReligionsA religion that attempts to appeal to all people, not just those living in a particular location
Ethnic ReligionA religion with a relatively concentrated spatial distribution whose principles are likely to be based on the physical characteristics of the particular location in which its adherents are concentrated
BranchA large and fundamental division within a religion
DenominationA division of a branch that unites a number of local congregations in a single legal and administrative body
SectA relatively small group that has broken away from an established denomination
MonotheismThe doctrine or belief of the existence of only one god
PolytheistBelief in or worship of more than one god
AnimismBelief that objects, such as plants and stones, or natural events, like thunderstorms and earthquakes, have a discrete spirit and conscious life
PaganA follower of a polytheistic religion in ancient times
MissionaryAn individual who helps to diffuse a universalizing religion.
GhettoDuring the Middle Ages, a neighborhood in a city set up by law to be inhabited only by Jews; now used to denote a section of a city in which members of any minority group live because of social, legal, or economic pressure.
PilgrimageA journey to a place considered sacred for religious purposes.
CosmogonyA set of religious beliefs concerning the origin of the universe.
SolsticeTime when the Sun is farthest from the equator.
DioceseThe basic unit of geographic organizaton in the Roman Catholic Church.
Autonomus ReligionsA religion that does not have a central authority but shares ideas and cooperates informally.
FundamentalismLiteral interpretation and strict adherence to basic principles of a religion (or a religious branch, denomination, or sect).
CasteThe class or distinct heriditary order into which a Hindu is assigned according to religious law.
Hierarchical ReligionThe spread of a feature or trend from one key person or node of authority or power to other persons or places.