Religious Terms and Concepts: Definitions and Examples

'Multicultural' - Consisting of multiple ethnic groups, cultures, languages, and religions.

'Creed' - Basic shared beliefs. ex; Apostles Creed

'Syncretism' - The attempt to blend the beliefs and practices of different religions into one system

'Tolerance' - An attitude that recognizes the right of others to think, live, or worship according to their own beliefs.

'Faith' - The person experiences an encounter with the divine.

'Religious Pluralism' - The co-existence of many religions in a society.

'Faith' - This is a deeply personal relationship that each of us experience with what is sacred in life.

'Monotheist' - Believes in one God.

'Interreligious Dialogue' - The Discussions between Faiths aimed at mutual understanding, friendly relations, and deepened faith commitment.

'Founders' - The Founder of the Buddhist Faith

'Siddhartha Gautama' - The Founder of the Buddhist Faith

'Cult' - A law that recognizes and supports the diversity of a nation's or province's population.

'Cult' - Methods of Worship. ex; Mass