Where God reveals himself directly to the person having the experience. Not chosen or willed by the person, the person experiences or observes God in some way.
Direct religious experience
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Experiences beyond human abilities and powers and abilities to fully describe and communicate.
ineffable
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Experiences, thoughts or feelings about God that are prompted by events in daily life.
Indirect religious experience
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Event in which God or something about God is seen or observed.
vision
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God is revealed directly and the person receiving is passive.
Mystical experiences
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Refers to something that gives knowledge, e.g. a revelation from God
Noetic
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Person who has the experience has new insight or knowledge about the world and God's relationship with the world
authority
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Describes an approach to political decision making which focuses on getting results and getting the job done in the most efficient manner. Meaning of concept that derives from looking at consequences that come from the original idea
pragmatism
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Religious experiences are temporary
Experiences don't last forever
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Common state of a person who has a religious experience. They don't seek, but receive
passive
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Experiences beyond human abilities and powers and abilities to fully describe and communicate.
Back
ineffable
Card 3
Front
Experiences, thoughts or feelings about God that are prompted by events in daily life.
Back
Card 4
Front
Event in which God or something about God is seen or observed.
Back
Card 5
Front
God is revealed directly and the person receiving is passive.
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