Do you know the meaning of these religious words? (poll)?

Question

As someone who studies religions all the time, and has a BA in Religious Studies, I am wondering if I have lost sight of which words are specialized, and which ones everyone knows. I was chastised last night on here for using the word "proselytize" and I was rather taken aback by that. So, just tell me honestly, do you know the meaning of the following words, without having to look them up?

1. Proselytize
2. Eschatology
3. Apocalyptic Prophet
4. Monotheism
5. Orthodoxy
6. Canon
7. Pluralism
8. Exclusivism
9. mantra
10. karma
11. nirvana

Don't be embarassed if you don't know them all. I just need honest answers. I assume some will know them all, and maybe some won't. It's ok!

Answer 1

Most of them, including proselytize. But I'm not sure about eschatology. Well, google is right here, I can look it up.

Answer 2

All but 2

Answer 3

Mantra meaning mystically powerful hymn, Karma meaning actions, Nirvana meaning Salvation or Moksha or Moha Kshaya, the Cessation of all the desires.

Canon may be law (not very sure), Pluralism may be many paths, Exclusivism may be one path,

Rest of the things, not much aware of, If you can also bring out the meanings of the words like Thessalonians, Corinthians and the likes also in simple terms it shall be of great help for non - Christians like jk who hear a lot of Bible being preached and quoted but not aware of the meanings of fundamental words.

So far Indian Culture and Spirituality are considered, here is a link into a lot of its terms.

For eg.

67. How has Mimamsa developed?

The Veda teaches the Dharma which is basic to four purusharthas (Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha). Mimamsa has developed in order to clarify Dharma; it is an enquiry into the nature of Dharma. It says Dharma is an instrument for gaining bliss in this world as well as in the next. Wisdom must accompany action.

68. Who wrote Mimamsa Sutra?

Jaimini wrote Mimamsa Sutra.

69. What is Poorva Mimamsa?

Poorva Mimamsa deals with the procedure for dispelling divergence and establishing unity.

70. What are the action prescribed by the Vedas?

Activities prescribed by the Vedas are three fold. They are Nitya, Kamya and Vishuddha - obligatory, purposive and pure.

71. What is Moksha?

"Moha Kshaya" is Moksha i.e. full detachment from worldly desires and considerations.

72. What are "Mahavakyas"?

Mahavakyas are the grand utterances of the Upanishads. They contain the essence of the Vedanta and the ultimate truth.

73. Write the Mahavakya of Rig Veda and its meaning.

The Mahavakya of Rig Veda is "Prajnanam Brahma". It means Divine consciousness is the Supreme Reality or Para Brahman.


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Answer 4

1. Proselytize 'SHEEP STEALING'
2. Eschatology STUDY OF LAST DAY EVENTS?
3. Apocalyptic Prophet DOOMSDAY PROPHET
4. Monotheism BELIEF THERE IS ONLY ONE TRUE GOD
5. Orthodoxy HOLDING TO THE FOUNDING FATHERS
6. Canon 66 BOOKS
7. Pluralism BELIEF IN MULTIPLE GODS
8. Exclusivism ONLY US WILL MAKE IT TO HEAVEN
9. mantra USUAL STATEMENTS ABOUT YOUR BELIEF
10. karma WHAT YOU SOW YOU WILL REAP
11. nirvana STATE OF ECSTASY


HOW CLOSE DID I GET TO KNOWING ALL?

Answer 5

Know them all, use them all. I don't have a BA in Religious Studies (mine is in theatre) but I was a pastor for 10 years and attended two seminaries.

Answer 6

3 out of 10. I guess I get an F for the course

Answer 7

1 ) To convert (a person) from one belief, doctrine, cause, or faith to another.

2) the branch of theology that is concerned with such final things as death and Last Judgment; Heaven and Hell; the ultimate destiny of humankind

Answer 8

1. recruit
2. Judgement
3. Demon slayer
4. Belief in One
5. uptight
6. Law
7. whatever feels right
8. opposite of pluralism
9. chant
10 cause/effect
11. bliss

Answer 9

I know only about 4,5, 6, 9, 10, 11.

Answer 10

I'm familiar with 11/11.

Why do I get a slightly guilty feeling about that?