Elements of Religion Flashcards
How many common features do most, if not all religions have?
13 common features
According to Ninian Smart there are 7 Dimensions of Religion. What are these dimensions?
- Social and Institutional (History); 2. Doctrinal and Philosophical; (Central Beliefs); 3. Experiential and Emotional (God); 4. Narrative and Mythic (Sacred Texts); 5. Rituals; 6. Material & 7. Ethical and Legal (morality).
The majority of conflicts on this planet have started due to conflicts in religious beliefs. True or False?
True
What are the four rules of religious dialogue
- Respect the Faith and Religions of Others; 2. There is no Neutral Stance; 3. Accept the truth of Other Religions; 4. Accept the Importance of Religion
A Canadian policy and law that recognizes and supports the diversity of a nation or province’s population, allowing multiple cultures to live side by side without compromising or abandoning their traditions and beliefs is called.
Multiculturalism
The co-existence of many religions in a society is known as this term.
religious pluralism
Anyone who believes in the existence of at least one god is known as this
A theist
What three types of theists exist?
- Monotheists (Belief in one universal God)
- Polytheists (Belief in multiple gods and/or deities)
- Pantheists (Everything is of an all-encompassing presence - God)
Someone who believes that there is a God and God “set in motion” the creation of the universe, but is not present in this world and does not interfere is called.
Deist
It means “without knowledge”. This person is not sure whether there is a God or not (not enough evidence one way or the other). This term is called…
Agnosticism (Agnostic)
These believe that there is no such thing as the sacred, or the concept of God. They are called
Atheists
This person is actively opposed to religion, not just denying the existence of God; Someone who also believes in the existence of God but chooses to go against this or attack mainstream religions.
Antitheist
What are the 4 types of Religious Belief?
- Mainstream Religions
- Denominations
- Sects
- Cults
This person believes that sacred texts should be taken literally word for word.
literalist (Fundamentalist)
What are the two reasons religious pluralism exists in Canada today?
- Immigration
2. Canada’s Policy of Multiculturalism (Canadian Charter and Multicultural Act)
To respect the rights and differences of others, but not to be afraid to speak out when the beliefs of another bring about injustice is known as this concept
Tolerance
Religions must dialogue with each other, not just live peacefully alongside each other. This concept is called
Interaction
This is a special meeting called by the Pope. When such a meeting is called, all the Bishops meet with the Pope in a particular place to discuss important issues that face the Church. This has only happened 21 times in 2000 years of the Catholic Church.
Ecumenical council
What was Vatican II’s entire mission about when it came to communicating with the other religions?
- They focused on what unites us as religions
2. Respectfully discuss our differences between religions
Science asks _____ while religion asks _____ when it comes to the search for the truth.
Science asks HOW… Religion asks WHY
Which ones are the exact same to each other: 1) B.C. 2) B.C.E. 3) A.D. 4) C.E.
B.C. and B.C.E. are the same (before)
C.E. and A.D. are the same (after 0 in the Calendar)
Which religion has committed more atrocities than any other religion in the past 1000 years
Christianity
The largest religion in the world according to followers
Christianity
A group that tries to sever (remove) one’s connection with their families in order to build a stronger community of followers is called this
Cult
The fastest growing religion in the world
Islam
