Lecture 9: Globalization And Religion Flashcards
A set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe. Usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs
Religion
What religion worships one Being of ultimate oneness through infinite representations of gods and goddesses?
Hinduism
What do Hindus call the one Being of ultimate oneness?
Brahman
What religion does not believe in any God?
Buddhism
What religion believes that there is one almighty God, named Allah, who is infinitely superior to and transcendent from humankind?
Islam
What religion believes that their position in this present life was determined by their actions in a previous life?
Hinduism
A Hindu’s goal is to become free from the law of __________
Karma
Who is the Buddha?
Siddhartha Gautama
What religion believes in one eternal God who is creator of all that is?
Christianity
How is the God of Christians viewed?
A loving God who offers everyone a personal relationship with himself now in this life
What religion promotes the development of the person’s own power or divinity?
New age spirituality
- ________ followers believe they are God
- ________ acknowledge multitudes of gods and goddesses
- ________ believe a loving God who created us to know him
- ________ say there is no deity
- ________ believe in a powerful but unknowable God
- New Age Spirituality
- Hindus
- Christians
- Buddhists
- Muslims
What is the largest religion in 2020?
Christianity
Religion provides answer to what problems?
- It provides a sense of identity
- Traditional religious leadership provides a sense of accountability
- Religion offers a sense of security
