Class 4: Models Of Belief And Practice Flashcards
What is Cosmology?
How you view/see the world and how it came to be. It gives meaning and purpose to our life. Formed by creation stories
What is Myth?
Used as a tool to inform people about their cosmology and/or the nature of reality
Oldest and most widespread version of religion
MYTHOS: Greek word for “mouth” or “story”
What is Symbol?
“To throw together” - Greek word for tangible object that points to or signify SOMETHING BEYOND ITSELF
Used to bridge the gap between “sacred” and “profane”
Notions of the Self: Personal
- Unique
- Special
- Chosen
- Eternal
- Comes from Monotheism (Christian, Jewish, Islam)
Notions of the Self: Impersonal
- Not Unique
- Eternal
- All Connected
- Special
- Comes from Pantheism (Hinduism)
Notions of the Self: Non-Self
- Does not exist
- Impermanent
- Not special
- All made up
- Buddhism
What is Animism?
Animated by God (indigenous perspective)
What is Anthropomorphism?
Giving human characteristics to God
What is Monotheism?
Believe in one God/Creator
What is Polytheism?
Believe in multiple Gods/Creators
What is Pantheism?
The universe and everything in it IS god/devine
What is Worship Ritual?
Act of declaring the value/greatness/authority of someone/something
What is Rites of Passage ritual?
Mark and sanctifiy changes in the stage of life
What is commemomorative ritual?
Celebrate or remember a significant event/figure
