Lessons 13 and 14 Flashcards
belief systems of what people consider as sacred
RELIGION
religion is a “unified system of beliefs and practices related to sacred things”
Emile Durkheim
Types of Religious Groups
Church
Denomination
Sect
Cult
the most recognized religious organization
often incorporated into a large society
a formal part of the state
Church
relatively large and mainstream
not necessarily incorporated into society
a society can have multiple denominations
Denomination
relatively smaller
not closely integrated into society
usually opposes traditions
tend to deviate from social norms
Sect
relatively smaller, like sects
not integrated into society
non-traditional
usually led by a charismatic leader
Cult
belief in multiple gods
Polytheist Religions
belief in a singular god
Monotheist Religions
the oldest religion recorded in the world
believes that divine abilities can be manifested by a variety of entities
three incarnations/gods:
Brahman, the creator, Shiva, the destroyer, and Vishnu, the preserver
sacred text called Vedas
Hinduism
sacred text of Hindu
Vedas
believes that divine abilities can be manifested by a variety of entities
three incarnations/gods:
Brahman, the creator, Shiva, the destroyer, and Vishnu, the preserver
established by Siddharta Gautama aka Buddha
unworldliness through the Four Noble Truths:
suffering
cause of suffering
cessation of suffering
path to the cessation of the cause of suffering
daily practice of the Eight-Fold Path:
the right belief, attitude of mind, speech, behavior, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and meditation
Buddhism
Buddhism is established by
Siddharta Gautama aka Buddha
Four Noble Truths
suffering
cause of suffering
cessation of suffering
path to the cessation of the cause of suffering
