Key Terms Unit 2
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- BaptismA rite of initiation, through which people become members of the Church. The word 'baptise' means to immerse in water. Water is used as a symbol of the washing away of sin.
- BibleChristian sacred text believed by Christians to be revealed and/or inspired by God, made up of the Old and New Testaments.
- ConfirmationA rite through which a person who has been baptised (particularly one baptised as an infant) affirms their Christian belief and is recognised as a full member of the Church.
- EucharistMeaning 'thanksgiving' and also called 'Holy Communion'. The service which celebrates the death and Resurrection of Jesus. Bread and wine represent (or, as some Christians such as Catholics believe, actually become the body and blood of Jesus. The Eucharist is a re-enactment of the Last Supper.
- Free willThe ability to make choices (particularly moral choices) voluntarily and independently. The belief that nothing is predetermined.
- HeavenA 'place' or 'state' in the afterlife where those who have accepted God's grace and forgiveness in this life will enjoy an eternal existence in God's presence in the next life.
- HellA 'place' or'state' of punishment in the afterlife for those who, through their own free will, reject God's grace and forgiveness and will have chosen to live eternally outside of God's presence.
- JudgementThe belief that God will judge whether or not humans are worthy to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.
- Marriage symbolsFeatures of the wedding ceremony that indicate the purpose and meaning of marriage. For instance, the wedding ring, being a continuous circle of precious metal symbolises the never-ending, precious love between the bride and groom.
- PilgrimageA journey made to a sacred place as an act of worship or devotion, for example, Christians may visit Jerusalem to walk in Jesus' footsteps.
- ReasonThe process of logical thought; the ability to think in a logical way. To form judgements and opinions through rational and evidence-based consideration.
- RevelationGod making himself known to humankind; for instance, through the Bible.
- VowsPromises made between people or a person's promises to God. Wedding vows are promises which the bride and groom make, committing themselves to one another.
- ProphetA person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God.
- MosqueA Muslim place of worship
- Al-QadrPredestination of the will of Allah
- IsaArabic name for the prophet Jesus
- MakkahMuslim Holy city in Saudi Arabia
- AkhiraIslamic term for a belief in the afterlife
- MuhammadFounder of Islam, messenger of God and Seal of the prophets
- BurkahA loose garment covering the entire body, but the eyes
- Lesser JihadThe outward struggle to defend one's faith, family and country from threat.
- UmmahThe worldwide community of believers in Islam
- HijabA headscarf worn by Muslim women
- Id-ul-FitrThe festival celebrated at the end of Ramadan
- CensorshipLimiting access to materials considered offensive or a threat.
- ExtremismBelieving and supporting ideas far from that which people consider reasonable.
- DiscriminationTreating people differently.
- PrejudicePre-judging people.
- Personal ConvictionWhat a person strongly believes.
- Human RightsBasic entitlements of all human rights.
- Relative povertyIn relation to standards of where the person lives.
- Absolute povertyAcute state of deprivation.
- Social JusticePromoting a fair society by challenging injustice and valuing diversity
- AdulteryVoluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and a person who is not their spouse.
- DivorceTo legally end a marriage.
- CohabitationTo live together in a sexual relationship, without being married, or in a civil partnership.
- CommitmentA sense of dedication and obligation to someone or something.
- ContraceptionMethods used to prevent a woman from becoming pregnant
- Gender equalityPeople of all genders enjoying the same rights and opportunities in all aspects of their lives.