christianity keywords

Cards (24)

atonement 
the action of restoring a relationship between God and humans.
eschatology 
the study of life after death
intercession 
praying for those who are suffering.
vale of soul-making 
an environment in which humans beings can overcome.
reconciliation  
restoring peace and friendship between individuals
agnostic 
not possible to know if God exists or not
deterrence 
discouragement from a criminal act
reformation 
changing someone for the better
reconcile 
restoring peaceful relations
restorative justice  
form of rehabilitation, criminals meet their victim
capital punishment 
death penalty
creed 
a statement of firmly held beliefs
liturgical 
set form of worship, following agreed words
non-liturgical  
worship that is not set
39 articles or religion 
historical record of beliefs held by Church of England
Sacrament 
important christian ceremony
Eucharist 
Commemorating the last supper, bread and wine
Evangelism 
preaching the gospel, attract new believers
ecumenism 
movement bringing christian denominations together
pacifist 
believing war and violence is never justified
conscientious objector  
refusing to serve in the armed forces
mediator 
helping those in conflict reach agreement
passive resistance  
non-violent opposition to something
weapons of mass destruction
biological, chemical, nuclear