LONG QUIZ Flashcards
established normative system of religious worship and practice as part of religious beliefs.
religious institution
belief system
collection of principles, values, and ideas, guides individuals in understanding life which shapes cultures , soc, personal identities.
animism
invisible forces in nature dwelling in the p6cal world which could influence the living (kita)
monotheism
revolves around a single supreme with no co-equal gods.
judaism, christianity and islam are examples of what belief system?
monotheism
single supreme being, multi-personas or manifestatioms which are of the same level.
henotheism
this revolves around family or hierarchy of gods and goddesses.
polytheism
roman and greek pagan religions are under what type of belief system?
polytheism
what are the three pagan beliefs, feasts and practices?
- saturnalia
- christmas tree
- lupercalia
this is A Christian
adaptation overshadowing the pagan reverence for the fir tree, which stayed green through winter.
christmas tree
Christmas season
substituted the Roman festival Saturnalia ,later moved to Dec 25 to coincide with the winter solstice and honor
the Roman god Saturn
saturnalia
later associated with Saint Valentine, patron saint of love.
lupercalia
Refers to divine
revelations written as instructed by
the divine or through divine
inspiration.
sacred scriptures
Philosophy and Theology
Truth
discovered in the light of natural
reason to the extent of the rational
man.
Oral narratives from
those who witnessed a spiritual
leader’s life and teachings.
tradition
spiritual encounter
An individual’s
encounter with the divine, often
perceived as a calling for a mission
or vocation.
what are the 5 contradictions to religious norms and unbecoming conduct?
- apostasy
- blasphemy
- sacrilege
- heresy
- haram
An example of this contradiction to religious norms-Martin Luther, a
Catholic German monk and
theologian, initiated the
Protestant Reformation by
questioning payments for the
remission of sins, asserting
that forgiveness could only
come through God’s grace
and sincere repentance.
apostasy
Islamic term equivalent to
taboo, indicating something strictly
forbidden.
Haram
Teachings regarded as
false, lies, deceiving, and corrupted,
contrary to faith.
Heresy
2 structural elements of region. explain.
- dogmas - established beliefs.
- doctrines - official religious teachings (salvation, trinity)
difference of dogmas and doctrines
dogmas- non negotiable, no doubt should be given
doctrines- broader range of teachings that varies depending on the interpretation.
4 classification of religious institutions
- the church
- denomination
- sect
- cult
what is max weber’s view about sect?
voluntary associations of
ethically qualified individuals,
with leadership by
appointment or election.
Groups with fanatical
followings centered on a
charismatic leader, emphasizing
rituals over strict dogmas.
cult
what does the Philippine Constitution (Article II,
Section 6) state?
The state cannot dictate
religious beliefs/practices, nor can religion dictate government policy or laws
Ensures state neutrality
in religious affairs, preventing a state-endorsed religion and
protecting freedom of practice.
Philippine Constitution ( Article II, Section 6)