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Religion - Chapter 1
Chapter 1 vocabulary words
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Religious Studies
7th Grade
08/13/2012

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anthropology
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the scientific study of human biology and culture
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Aristotle

Definition
(384-322 BC) Greek philosopher whose works were studied and interpreted in a Christian context by Saint Thomas Aquinas
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Church

Definition
the community of people who believe in Jesus Christ, have been baptized in him, and follow his teachings
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Divine Revelation

Definition
God's making himself known to us
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ecumenical movement

Definition
the Catholic Church's effort to create goodwill among Christians everywhere
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faith

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the gift from God that enables us to believe in God, to accept all that he has revealed, and to respond with love for God and others; a theological virtue
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grace

Definition
a participation, or a sharing, in God's life and friendship
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monotheism

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the belief in one God; Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are monotheistic religions
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Pascal, Blaise

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(1623-1662) French mathematician and scientist
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polytheism

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the belief that there are many gods
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Saint Paul

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first-century saint originally named Saul; author of many epistles, or letters, that are found in the New Testament
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salvation

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the forgiveness of sins and restoration of humanity's friendship with God
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transcend

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go beyond; God transcends everything and is the source of it all
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zoology

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the scientific study of animals
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