World Religions

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  1. 2. Holy Book of Islam
  2. 4. Minority faction of Islam that chose Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law for succession
  3. 8. Followers of Islam
  4. 11. A religion that developed through the Brahmin's explanations of the Vedas and believes in Karma, Reincarnation, and Nirvana
  5. 14. Unity of God and creation
  6. 15. The escape of the Hebrews from Egypt
  7. 19. The lowest position in Christian Religion hierarchy who conduct local services and ceremonies
  8. 20. Council gathered to write down beliefs of Christian Church in 325 A.D.
  9. 22. The beliefs in Islam that each Muslim needs to follow - Idea that for a strong building all parts are needed
  10. 25. The good or bad force created by your actions
  11. 27. Majority faction of Islam that chose Muhammad's adviser to become successor
  12. 28. Belief in the rebirth of souls - used to eventually recognize Maya and reject it to gain Nirvana
  13. 30. A religion believing that the forces of good and evil battle one another and in the future, good will prevail - Influence Judaism and Christianity
  14. 34. Scripture in Judaism that contains the first five books of the Old Testament and laws, poetry, prophecy and religious instruction
  15. 35. Correct behavior, interest in welfare and happiness of people, moral, well-educated
  16. 36. Sacred stone building that held idols and now a stone that Muslims worship
  17. 38. A divine essence that fills everything in the world - Hindu God
  18. 39. A Chinese Philosophy based on power and harsh laws - people are selfish and untrustworthy and must be constantly monitored for good behavior
  19. 40. Hebrew God
  20. 41. The idea that the world around us is an illusion and if we accept this illusion, we cannot be saved
  21. 43. Steps needed to gain Enlightenment in Buddhism - used in collaboration with Eightfold Path
  22. 45. Souls who grow spiritually and gain perfect peace - completing your cycle of reincarnation and reuniting with Brahman
  23. 46. An Israeli King who made Jerusalem the capital and a religious center
  24. 47. A religion that follows the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama who encourages enlightenment
  25. 48. First four book of the New Testament in the Christian Bible
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  1. 1. The two-sidedness of nature
  2. 3. Moral laws that God revealed to Moses during the Exodus
  3. 5. A religion that follows the teachings of Abraham, Israel, and Moses - Believes in the 10 Commandments
  4. 6. Two sides of nature - Female/Male, Dark/Bright, Passive/Active
  5. 7. Struggle to defend the faith - those who died in struggle are rewarded in heaven
  6. 9. Hebrew code of laws, named after Moses
  7. 10. A Chinese Philosophy based on the importance of family, respect for the elderly, and reverence for the past
  8. 12. "The Way" - A Chinese Philosophy based on no material wealth, less power/politics, humbleness, quiet, and thoughtfulness
  9. 13. One of the greatest historical figures who taught of one true God, love for God and others, and forgiveness and eternal life for Faith in God
  10. 16. A religion that follows the teachings of Jesus the Christ
  11. 17. A religion that emphasizes ethics or proper conduct and believes in one God
  12. 18. Belief in many Gods
  13. 21. A Greek word meaning Messiah
  14. 23. Steps needed to gain Enlightenment in Buddhism - used in collaboration with Four Noble Truths
  15. 24. The container for Ten Commandments
  16. 26. Man who led the escape of the Hebrews from Egypt
  17. 29. The final position in Christian Religion hierarchy that is Supreme over the other leaders - leads from Rome
  18. 31. Founder of the Hebrew people
  19. 32. The God in Islam
  20. 33. Someone who dies for their beliefs
  21. 37. A religion that follows the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad - submission to the will of God
  22. 42. The Enlightened One
  23. 44. Hindu Priests