World Religions Flashcards

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Buddhism: Basic Beliefs

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Nirvana is reached by following the Noble Eightfold Path:

Right views

Right resolve

Right Speech

Right conduct

Right livelihood

Right effort

Right mindfulness

Right concentration

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Christianity: Name of Deity

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God

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Hinduism: Holy Book

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No one book—sacred texts, including the Vedas, the Puranas

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Islam: Founder

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Muhammad

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Judaism: Leadership

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Rabbis

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Confucianism: Basic Beliefs

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Social order, harmony, and good government should be based on strong family relationships.

Respect for parents & elders- is important for a well-ordered society

Education is important both to the welfare of the individual and to society

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Buddhism: Basic Beliefs

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Persons achieve complete peace and happiness (nirvana) by eliminating their attachment to worldly things.

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Christianity: Basic Beliefs

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There is only one God, who watches over and cares for his people.

God loves and protects his people, but also holds people accountable

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Hinduism: Basic Beliefs

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The soul never dies, but is continually reborn.

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Islam: Basic Beliefs

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Persons achieve salvation by following the Five Pillars of Islam and living a just life.