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World Religoions

Definition
Arabic Semitic language spoken and written in a wide arc of territory, stretching across the Middle East, North Africa, and the Horn of Africa
agnostic a position stating that the existence of God can't be proven
Ahimsa In Hinduism, it is the principle of nonviolence against all living things
atheism a position stating that there is no God or gods
Brahma In Hinduism, the god (deva) of creation
Buddha Hindu for “enlightened one". The founder of Buddhism: Siddhartha Gautama
Buddhism Buddhism developed in India, and is a belief in an endless cycle of reincarnation, or samsara, which is similar to beliefs of Hinduism
Christianity This monotheistic religion developed from Judaism and believes Jesus died for our sins, was buried, was resurrected, and thereby offers salvation to all who will receive Him in faith
dharma The act of fulfilling one's duty in life. Associated with Hinduism and Buddhism
Eightfold Path Code of behavior for followers of Buddhism.
Five Pillars of Islam Code of behavior for followers of Islam.
Four Noble Truths Siddhartha Gautama’s philosophy of the nature of human suffering and its relation to desire, found in Buddhist beliefs.
Golden Rule a rule of conduct to “do to others as you would have them do to you” found in many religions
hajj the pilgrimage or holy journey to the city of Mecca
Hebrew Semitic language originating in ancient Palestine and spoken by the Israelites. Modern Hebrew was developed in the 19th and 20th centuries from the ancient written language
Hinduism A polytheistic religion that believes salvation is achieved through a spiritual oneness of the soul, atman, with the ultimate reality of the universe, Brahma
Holy Land term given to land found in present day Israel that is significant to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Holy Trinity Formed by the Creator (Father), Redeemer (Son), and Sustainer (Holy Spirit). Christians believe that these three entities are all part of a single higher power
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