Characteristics of Religion

Question 1

Belief & Believers

Answer 1

What
Who
How
Dogma
Doctrine
Tradition
What you believe in

Question 2

What are Sacred Texts & Writings

Answer 2

What they follow
Gives believers knowledge
A source of hope/guidance
What do they follow/believe in
Explain the religion
Source of morals
Connects to ethics
Stories with meaning
Historical Context
Histories

Question 3

What are Ethics?

Answer 3

Morals
Values
Right-Wrong
Concience
Informs Action
Theoretical frameworks
Key premises that underpin decision-making and action

Question 4

What are Rituals & Ceremonies

Answer 4

Gathering
Experiential being closer to religion
Brings the community together
Allows believers to practice
Rituals & ceremonies manifest beliefs