Religion and Philosophy

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The Jains believe that the souls of the dead are reborn immediately. Indicate whether the ... Started by Bernana	1 Replies 70 Views	Jul 17, 2018 by jaygar71
Paryusana is celebrated for the purpose of remembering Mahavira's death. Indicate whether the ... Started by karlynnae	1 Replies 79 Views	Jul 17, 2018 by randomguy133
As a result of age-old trading links, many Jains from western India settled in eastern African ... Started by tiffannnnyyyyyy	1 Replies 88 Views	Jul 17, 2018 by kishoreddi
Jain temples in North America typically have at least ten monks attached to them. Indicate ... Started by mspears3	1 Replies 459 Views	Jul 17, 2018 by Tabitha_2016
Jainism is commonly traced to the Sanskrit word for conquer. This conquering refers to the: A) ... Started by Chelseaamend	1 Replies 56 Views	Jul 17, 2018 by xoxo123
In Jainism, _____ is the main model of how to achieve enlightenment, but he himself does not ... Started by PhilipSeeMore	1 Replies 43 Views	Jul 17, 2018 by javimendoza7
In Jainism, _____ refers to the unhappy passage of the soul at death from one body to another. A) ... Started by DyllonKazuo	1 Replies 119 Views	Jul 17, 2018 by Tonyam972
Identify a true statement about Parshvanatha. A) He promoted Hindu sacrifices. B) He was the ... Started by kodithompson	3 Replies 65 Views	Jul 17, 2018 by meow1234
Jains believe that: A) Tirthankaras, or Ford Finders, are gods. B) the present era has had a ... Started by vicky	1 Replies 84 Views	Jul 17, 2018 by strudel15
According to Jainism, which of the following statements is true of Tirthankaras? A) They are ... Started by stephzh	1 Replies 157 Views	Jul 17, 2018 by tsternbergh47
Unlike the Buddha, Mahavira: A) denied the existence of God. B) taught the path of radical ... Started by P68T	1 Replies 80 Views	Jul 17, 2018 by anyusername12131
Monks who choose to be sky-clothed are known as _____. A) Gacchas B) Shvetambars C) ... Started by casperchen82	1 Replies 56 Views	Jul 17, 2018 by Madisongo23
Identify a true statement about Digambar monks. A) They believe that a soul in a female body can ... Started by Coya19@aol.com	1 Replies 66 Views	Jul 17, 2018 by zogaridan
Around 1653, a sect of Shvetambars emerged as the Sthanakvasi. Which of the following practices did ... Started by bclement10	1 Replies 90 Views	Jul 17, 2018 by robbielu01
The common scripture recognized by all Jain groups is called the _____. A) Acaranga sutra B) ... Started by sammy	1 Replies 102 Views	Jul 17, 2018 by jasonq
In the context of Jainism, the process of holy death involves: A) burning oneself to death in a ... Started by 09madisonrousseau09	3 Replies 359 Views	Jul 17, 2018 by adammoses97
According to the teachings of Jainism, Jains: A) worship Tirthankaras as gods. B) do not ... Started by jerry coleman	1 Replies 117 Views	Jul 17, 2018 by Cheesycrackers
One whole rotation of the wheel of time is referred to as _____. A) a kalpa B) a yuga C) ... Started by codyclark	1 Replies 120 Views	Jul 17, 2018 by 31809pancho
Which of the following statements is true of the Jain teaching about souls? A) Individual souls ... Started by Pineapplelove6	1 Replies 120 Views	Jul 17, 2018 by cloud
Because of _____, a soul is confined in a series of bodies and must advance in spiritual development ... Started by Yolanda	1 Replies 139 Views	Jul 17, 2018 by chevyboi1976
According to Jain beliefs, acquired karma can be worn away by _____. A) fasting B) farming C) ... Started by nmorano1	1 Replies 183 Views	Jul 17, 2018 by Jayson
Practicing non-violence is called _____. A) ahimsa B) moksha C) a holy death D) ... Started by anjilletteb	1 Replies 80 Views	Jul 17, 2018 by yeungji
_____ makes the soul too heavy to ascend after the death of the body to the abode of the Jinas. ... Started by jessicacav	1 Replies 79 Views	Jul 17, 2018 by memslove
The Jains developed a complex theory of knowledge with four stages. Identify a true statement about ... Started by ts19998	3 Replies 115 Views	Jul 17, 2018 by lauravaras
Jains have a strict diet because they believe that: A) all animals and many plants have souls. ... Started by joblessjake	1 Replies 239 Views	Jul 17, 2018 by wilsonbho