Ch.8 Non-religious Rituals Flashcards
Non-religious ritual
a practice that is not religious or spiritual in nature but still has a symbolic meaning (eg. Wedding ceremony)
3 examples of a non-religious ceremony
birth, wedding, death
These ceremonies place emphasis on…….
Respect and the value of human life rather than their religion
Humanist
Is one worldview
Humanists rely….
On scientific evidence, and dont participate in the 7 sacrements
What do Humanists place great trust in
Human reason and experience
What does a humanist wedding ceremony present
a positive option for a couple who do not believe in the existence of the Divine to express their love and commitment for each other
Name 3 symbols you can find in a humanist wedding ceremony
- Hand fasting
- sand pouring
- humanist celebrants
Hand fasting
where the hands of a couple are bound together with ribbon or cord to represent their commitment to each other
Sand pouring
when 2 or more containers of sand are poured into a single vessel represent the blending of lives and families
Humanist celebrant
provides an alternative to religious ceremonies in a non-religious way
Humanist celebrant
provides an alternative to religious ceremonies in a non-religious way
