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- What is another name for the Unification church?
- The Moonies
- Who founded the Unification church?
- Sun Muyng Moon
- Where was the Unification church founded?
- South Korea
- What book is the basis of Unification church? how wrote it?
- Divine Prinicipal, Sun Muyng Moon
- How many members are there of Unification church?
- 3 million
- What is the Unification church famous for?
- Their mass weddings
- What 3 historical events does the religion pivot on?
- creation, fall, restoration
- What common christian belief do the moonie's reject?
- the holy trinity
- What gender do they say the holy spirit is? what state is the holy spirit?
- female, energy
- How did mankind fall?
- Eve had an affair with Lucifer
- Whose teachings is the Ba'hau faith based on?
- Bahá'u'llah
- Where was Bahai faith found?
- Baghdad
- How many members are there of Bahai?
- 5 mil
- Bahá'u'lláh's teachings focus on the establishment of what?
- the spiritual unity of humanity
- Who prepared the way for the missions of Bahá'u'lláh?
- The Báb
- What is the holy book of the Bahais?
- Kitáb-Aqdas
- What is Ridván?
- The 12-day holy period that commermorates Bahá'u'lláh's declaration of his mission
- what is Hare Krishna's central devotional activity?
- Chanting
- What are the 4 no-no's of Hare Krishna?
- No gamblion, intoxication, sex outside of marriage, eating of meat/slaughter of animals
- What do hare krishnas call public spreading of literature, proselytizing, and chanting?
- Sankirtana
- What writings do Hare Krishnas follow?
- THe Prabhupada writings LIKE the Bhagavad Gite and Krishna vols
- Who do Hare Krishnas believe all Gods are a representation of?
- Krishna
- What are Hare Krishna's two big, imp doctrines?
- nonviolence and vegetarianism
- What do Hare Krishnas believe about hell?
- it's temporary and only for REALLY bad people
- Why do people not trust Hare Krishnas?
- b/c of the bad treatment of kids in Gurukulas
- What is the goal state of Scientologists?
- clear
- What is the state is scientology above clear?
- operating thetan
- Who founded Scientology?
- L Ron Hubbard
- What is the most important book of Scientology?
- Dianetics
- What person's works is Scientology said to be derived from?
- Freud's
- In Scientology, the Tone scale measures what?
- the mind's mental state and performance
- What is a squirrel in scientology?
- someone who opposes Scientology?
- What is fair game in scientology?
- the fact that a scientologist can do anything they want to make the lives of squirrels miserable
- In Wicca, what is scrying?
- staring at shiny objects to reveal things
- what is clairvoyance in Wicca?
- to see objects or events not perceived by the senses
- What is a coven in Wicca?
- a group of witches how perform rites together
- What gender is prodominate in Wicca?
- female
- Who began to revive Wicca in UK?
- Doreen Valiente
- Who is the founder of modern Wicca?
- Gerald Gardner
- When was Wicca most popular?
- the 1960s
- Where do Wiccas practice their religion?
- the internet
- What is the symbol of Wicca?
- a star pointing downward
- What is the threefold law in Wicca?
- anything you do will come back to you three times
- Do WIccans believe in good and evil?
- no
- Give some reasons why Wicca is popular?
- supports feminism and environment, there are no doctrine, it explore inner power
- Name is Wiccan holiday?
- Samhain
- What are Pentecostals known for?
- speaking in tongues
- What is Pentecostalism based on?
- worship and faith
- What do Pentecostals believe is the reason why they speak in tongues?
- it shows they have been baptized in the spirit
- When do Pentecostals believe history will end?
- When JC comes again.
- What is the real name for the Mormon church?
- Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
- Who came to Joseph Smith (Mormon) and told him to establish the true church
- The angel Mormony
- What did Joseph Smith translate to find the Book of Mormons?
- gold plates
- What are the sacred texts of mormons?
- bible, book of mormon, doctine and covenants, pearll of great price
- What are the three kingdoms of heaving in MormonisM?
- telestial, terrestial, and celestial
- How much do Mormons have to tithe?
- 10% of income
- How many members of Mormon church?
- 12 million
- Where was Snake Handlers started?
- cleveland, TN
- Why do snake handlers believe what they do?
- they say god told them that they should handle snake and it wouldn't hurt them
- What religion involves Strychnine?
- snake handlers
- Where is Cao Dai located?
- Vietnam
- Who founded Cao Dai?
- Ngo Van Chieu
- Cao dai is a compliation of what religions?
- all religions
- Who is Cao Dai's government set up?
- like Catholic gov
- Who do Caodaist worship?
- every one like Jean d'Arc, Buddja, Muhammad, Jesus, etc
- What is a popular Caodaist ritual?
- séances
- What is esoterism in Cao Dai?
- that the temple is inside of you. ppl are very disciplined and guide others PRIESTS
- What is exoterism in Cao Dai?
- devote oneself to practice of CD and no evil. must worship supreme being alot
- What are Cao Dai's religious books?
- Phap Chanh Truyen (religious constitution and structure), Thanh Ngon Hiep Truyen (divine messages)
- Who founded Raelians?
- Calude Vorilhon
- Where are Raelians prominent?
- France, Japan, Canada
- What did Rael (founder) write on his experiences with Elohim?
- The Final Message
- What is Elohim to Raelians?
- the aliens who informed Rael of their beliefs
- What happens in a Raelian baptism?
- one transfers his genetic info to alions b/w 3 and 4 pm
- What are two main kinda secular projects of Raelians?
- cloning, condoms
- Describe Awaking Seminars for Raelians?
- aim is to awaken the mind and make ppl question their values and appreciate their life through meditation
- What was Raelian symbol?
- star of david w/ a swastika in the middle
- What should be built in Jerusalem según Raelians?
- an embassy to welcom ethe Elohim
- Where do Raelians believe ppl will go?
- to another planet and create new life
- What is god in Christian science?
- the universal prinicpal
- How does one obtain physical healing in Christian Science?
- by prayer alone
- Who founded Christian Science?
- Mary Baker Eddy
- What is important book of Christian Science?
- Science and Health with Key to Scriptures
- What are Christian Science practicioners?
- the people who help others heal through God
- Where does one found sermon for Christian Scientists?
- The Christian Science Quarterly
- What do Christadelphians believe about afterlife?
- man is mortal and does not have life after death, but when jesus returns believers will be raised from dead
- What two things are required for salvation según Christadelphians?
- baptism and belief in gospel
- What is Satan to Christadelphiens?
- the evil inside people that makes them rebel against God
- What is Hell to Christadelphians?
- the non-existence after death w/ no CHANCE Of resurrection
- How are Christadelphians organized?
- no central org, but each ecclesia is independent
- What is against the rules for members of Christadelphia to do?
- run for political office, vote, or go to war
- Who are the leaders of Christadelphians?
- male volunteers who act as brethren
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