Characteristics Of Religion Flashcards
What is religion?
Religion: the set of beliefs, feelings, dogmas and practices that define the relationship between human beings and the divine or sacred.
Example sentence: Many people find comfort and guidance in their religion.
Why is religion practiced?
- FEAR
- WONDER
- QUESTIONING
- IDENTITY
- INTUITION
- BIG QUESTIONS / NO EASY ANSWERS
These are some of the factors why religion is practiced.
What is one way people express their religious beliefs?
In a Creed or credo
which is a statement of beliefs
What is a Creed or credo?
A statement of beliefs
ex. Apostles creed / Nicene Creed
Secular
Cultural traditions that have nothing to do with core religious beliefs.
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Sacred
Connected with religion
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Religious Pluralism
A positive attitude toward the existance of many faiths in one society.
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Religious Impulse
The universal urge to believe in something beyond ourselves.
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Monotheism
Belief in une God
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Polytheism
The beliefs in or worship of more than one god
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Revelation
God revealing His nature or purpose to mankind.
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Transcendence
Living with an underlying sense of joy and tranquility despite suffering.
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