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Unit Two
Religion & Philosophy
Term | Definition |
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monotheism | the belief in one god |
polytheism | the belief in many gods |
henotheism | the belief in many gods that all represent aspects of one supreme being |
sect | a group with somewhat different religious beliefs from those of a larger group to which they belong. synonym: denomination |
resurrection | the rising of the spirits of the dead for an eternal afterlife |
reincarnation | the return of the spirits of the dead into multiple lives on earth |
torah | the Jewish holy book |
synagogue | the Jewish place of worship |
bible | the Christian holy book |
church | the Christian place of worship |
koran | the Muslim holy book |
mosque | the Muslim place of worship |
karma | positive or negative energy resulting from one's actions, will influence one's reincarnation |
dharma | "the righteous path;" one's duties in life |
buddha | "one who is awake;" the term for someone who has reached Enlightenment |