M2 REV Flashcards
denotes a set of common beliefs and practices pertaining to the supernatural (and its
relationship to humanity and the cosmos
Religion
X are often codified into prayer, ritual, scriptures, and religious law
Religious beliefs and practices
Religion has many purposes but all of those can be categorized into a X purpose or a
X purpose.
spiritual
practical
X purpose of religion guides persons to become ideal persons
based on the standards set by a religion
spiritual
X purpose of religion provides social
stability to large populations as well as a perspective for understanding the world around us
better
practical
All religions can be categorized based on the X
Three Point Model of Religion.
Three Point Model of Religion.
pluralism, inclusivism, exclusivism
X is when one religion views all other religions as equally valid.
Pluralism
X is when one religion sees itself as the key to salvation but people can still be saved
even if you don’t practice that religion; you just have to live your life in accordance to the
teachings of that inclusivist religion.
Inclusivism
X is when one religion sees itself as the key to salvation and that all other religions are
wrong.
Exclusivism
All religions can also be categorized based on how X they are
proselytizing
X is that
practice where a member of one religion tries to convert other people into his religion for
whatever reason taught in his religion.
Proselytism
X religions want their members to convert other people.
Proselytizing
Christianity is a proslytizing religion
true
X religions do not encourage its members to convert other
people
Non-proselytizing