Contribution of Religion Flashcards
How does religion provide answers for individuals?
Religions and their beliefs provide answers to life’s enduring questions about the creation of the universe, human nature, and life’s purpose.
How does religion provide identity for individuals?
Religions provide identity as believers of their faith, and provide them a sense of belonging.
How does religion contribute to the relationships of individuals?
Religion provides guidance on rightful relationships expected of adherents with others and with creation
How does religion contribute to ethics for individuals?
Religion guides adherents in behaving appropriately, how they are to treat themselves, others and the environment (Ten Commandments, Jurisprudence)
How does religion contribute to individual wellbeing?
Religion helps adherents achieve inner peace through prayer, reflection and meditation
How does society contribute to the maintenance of peace in society?
Religion encourages adherents to recognise the fundamental goodness of common humanity, guides adherents towards peaceful and kind behaviour
How does religion contribute to the laws and ethical systems of society?
religious traditions can form the foundation of law systems (eg, Westminster system based on Judao-Christian commandments), can influence societies to implement social welfare, religious institutions have developed hospitals, orphanages, etc.
How does religion contribute to education in society?
religions see the importance of education, aim to develop or preserve medical and other scientific knowledge (great universities of Europe, religious groups operating schools, Marist brothers and Joeys)
How does religion contribute to culture?
Architecture - places of worship such as Taj Mahal, Notre Dame
Appropriate dress - for example, hijab
Food - halal, kosher
Art - Di Vinci - last supper
