Understanding Religious Concepts Flashcard

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What is the belief in a single, all-powerful god called?

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Monotheism

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What term describes the belief in or worship of more than one god?

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Polytheism

Front

What word is used to describe something that is not connected with religious or spiritual matters?

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Secular

Front

What term refers to something that is considered holy or connected to a deity?

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Sacred

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What is a series of actions or type of behavior regularly and invariably followed by someone, especially as part of a religious ceremony?

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Ritual

Front

What is the term for the sacred writings of a religion?

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Scripture

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What is the strong belief in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual conviction rather than proof?

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Faith

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What is the ability or willingness to tolerate the existence of opinions or behavior that one dislikes or disagrees with? ¿Cuál es la capacidad o disposición para tolerar la existencia de opiniones o comportamientos que uno no le gustan o con los que no está de acuerdo?

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Tolerance

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What is a principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true?

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Dogma

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What is a journey to a sacred place for religious reasons?

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Pilgrimage