RE Key Terms

RE Key Terms

1. Buddhism

   • Dukkha
     • Suffering
   • Metta
     • Loving Kindness
   • Nirvana
     • The final/main goal for a Buddhist
     • Release from the Samsara Cycle
   • Karuna
     • Compassion
   • Middle Way
     • The clear medium between extreme poverty and extreme luxury
   • Samsara
     • Cycle of Death and Rebirth until Nirvana is reached

2. Islam

   • Sadaqah
     • An act of generosity/giving for Allah
   • Zakat
     • Giving Money to Charity (2.5% of salary)
   • Haram
     • Forbidden Actions
   • Halal
     • Permitted Actions
   • Hadith
     • Written report of Muhammad's actions and words
   • Sunnah
     • Muhammad's Life example for a Muslim

3. Christianity

   • Spiritual Riches
     • Being rich in the mind and soul and being morally righteous
   • Philanthropy
     • The gift of time/money to a charity/those in need of it
   • Viewpoints
     • Absolutist
       • Fixed view on what is right and wrong which doesn't change regardless of the situation
     • Relativist
       • Changing views on what is right and wrong, depending on each individual situation
     • Fundamentalist
       • Believe in the total and complete accuracy and truth of the Bible and its events
     • Liberal
       • Believe the events of the Bible to be a myth with elements of truth within it

4. Poverty

   • Poverty Trap
     • When there is no escaping poverty
   • Minimum Wage
     • The smallest amount a person can legally be paid
     • Stops employees being exploited
   • Material Riches
     • Having Tangible possessions and luxuries and excessive wealth
   • Charity
     • The giving of money/possessions to a cause
   • Equality
     • When two things are equal in value and importance
     • When someone is given the same treatment and respect as someone else
   • Wealth
     • The Value of a person's money and possessions