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buddhism - founded in india, there is no creator or god, the goal
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definitions !
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3rd page answer
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oldest religion with a diverse
tradition with many different gods
and goddesses, who are seen as
different manifestations of
a single reality.
islam - the 2nd largest with 2
bil. adherents. founded in the 7th
century in saudi arabia, believing
in one god, allah. the people of
this religion follow the quran
with their symbol a crescent moon
and star.
judaism - with 14. mil followers
is the oldest abrahamic religion.
it was found in the middle east 4,000
years ago. they believe in one god
who established a covenant
with the jewish people.
atonement-
nirvana-
secular-
reincarnation-
martyr-
all about
world
religions

Explanation:

To answer the questions about these religious terms, we can use the following explanations:

Atonement

• Explanation: In religious contexts (especially in Abrahamic religions like Christianity), atonement refers to the action of reconciling or making amends for sin, often involving a sacrificial act (e.g., the Christian concept of Jesus' sacrifice for the atonement of humanity's sins) to restore a right relationship with a deity.

Nirvana

• Explanation: In Buddhism, nirvana is the ultimate goal of spiritual practice. It is a state of liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth (samsara), characterized by the extinction of desire, ignorance, and suffering. It represents a state of perfect peace, enlightenment, and freedom from the karmic cycle.

Secular

• Explanation: Secular refers to things that are not related to religion or religious concerns. A secular society, for example, is one that is not governed by religious principles or institutions, and where religion is separated from the state and public life (though individuals may still practice religion privately).

Reincarnation

• Explanation: Reincarnation is the belief that the soul or consciousness of a person is reborn into a new body (human, animal, or other forms) after death. This concept is central to religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, where the cycle of rebirth (samsara) is driven by karma (actions and their consequences).

Martyr

• Explanation: A martyr is a person who is killed or suffers greatly for their religious beliefs, principles, or cause. In many religions (e.g., Christianity, Islam), martyrs are revered for their faithfulness and sacrifice, and their actions are seen as a testament to their devotion to their religion.

If you need more detailed or specific answers (e.g., focusing on one religion's perspective for a term), please provide more context or clarify the question!

Answer:

To answer the questions about these religious terms, we can use the following explanations:

Atonement

• Explanation: In religious contexts (especially in Abrahamic religions like Christianity), atonement refers to the action of reconciling or making amends for sin, often involving a sacrificial act (e.g., the Christian concept of Jesus' sacrifice for the atonement of humanity's sins) to restore a right relationship with a deity.

Nirvana

• Explanation: In Buddhism, nirvana is the ultimate goal of spiritual practice. It is a state of liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth (samsara), characterized by the extinction of desire, ignorance, and suffering. It represents a state of perfect peace, enlightenment, and freedom from the karmic cycle.

Secular

• Explanation: Secular refers to things that are not related to religion or religious concerns. A secular society, for example, is one that is not governed by religious principles or institutions, and where religion is separated from the state and public life (though individuals may still practice religion privately).

Reincarnation

• Explanation: Reincarnation is the belief that the soul or consciousness of a person is reborn into a new body (human, animal, or other forms) after death. This concept is central to religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, where the cycle of rebirth (samsara) is driven by karma (actions and their consequences).

Martyr

• Explanation: A martyr is a person who is killed or suffers greatly for their religious beliefs, principles, or cause. In many religions (e.g., Christianity, Islam), martyrs are revered for their faithfulness and sacrifice, and their actions are seen as a testament to their devotion to their religion.

If you need more detailed or specific answers (e.g., focusing on one religion's perspective for a term), please provide more context or clarify the question!