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World Religions: Page 9
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Religious Studies
11th Grade
06/08/2011

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Do the gods create karma?
Definition
no, it's only a principle
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Do Hindus accept and tolerate other religions?
Definition
yes
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According to the Hindu understanding of salvation, what is one ultimately liberated from?
Definition
themselves
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Can Brahman be seen or heard?
Definition
no, he is revealed through deep connection
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How are Brahman and Atman ultimately related?
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Brahman and Atman are one, all reality is one
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How can a Hindu believe in many gods and yet only believe in one God?
Definition
they are all in contact with the divine, all offshoots of god
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What is the point of the 3 paths?
Definition
to grow closer to liberation, they go to moksha
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What is the main goal of the path of works?
Definition
to seek leberation through deeds or actions
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Should a person do good deed to claim credit for oneself?
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No
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What kind of knowledge is needed for liberation
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experiences of the tur nature of of reality. insight into the beyond
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If a household contains a shrine, does that mean they worship idols?
Definition
No
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How is that caste system related to karma?
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karma determines your place in the caste system
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