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Sacred Writings I
Ordination
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Religious Studies
Not Applicable
07/16/2010

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1. Give the definition of "tradition."
Definition
Instructions that have been handed down by word of mouth and by which has withstood the passing of time.
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2. Give the definition of "mystical."
Definition
Doctrine of belief that spiritual truth is attainable by intuition or insight.
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3. B.C and A.D are Christians terms for presenting dates. Explain their meanings?
Definition
B.C. Before Christ.
A.D Anno Domini or After Christ (The year of our Lord).
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4. C.E. and B.C.E. are the modern terms for dating. Explain their meanings?
Definition
C.E. Common Era - After the year Zero.
B.C.E. Before Common Era.
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5. Explain anthropomorphic God?
Definition
It is giving humanistic qualities to something that is not human, such as God or animals.
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6. Give the Definition of "gnosis."
Definition
The Greek word for spiriutal knowledge.
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7. What does "the Spiritual Path" mean to you?
Definition
Student a personal response.
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8. Explain non-attachment?
Definition
It is to be unattached to stuff or things that pass away, material things and earthly possessions.
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