Maintaining continuity of religious beliefs

Question 0

What could occur if a religious tradition did not strive to maintain continuity of religious beliefs? (To the religious tradition and to the belief)

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Question 1

Why do religious traditions strive to maintain continuity of religious beliefs?

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Question 2

What factors external and internal promote action to maintain continuity of religious belief?

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Question 3

What are some internal and external factors that have promoted action to maintain continuity in the religious tradition historically?

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Question 4

What are the main methods of maintaining continuity of religious belief? What process is involved?

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Reaffirmation, application to new circumstances, reformulation and reinterpretation of religious beliefs. Discussion…

Question 5

What is the process of reaffirmation?

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Question 6

What is the process of reformulation of belief?

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Question 7

What is the process of application to new circumstances?

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Question 8

What is the process of reinterpretation of beliefs?

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Question 9

What would you use as memory aids for: Identify and explain the foundational belief “God the creator of heaven and earth”

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GOFISH
Nicene creed
Quotes from scriptures

Question 10

Identify and explain the foundational belief “God the creator of heaven and earth”

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Question 11

Explain how the belief in God the creator of heaven and earth has been maintained?

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Question 12

Explain what prompted action to maintain continuity of the belief. (“God the creator of heaven and earth”) (internally and externally)

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Question 13

Explain the reasons for maintaining the particular belief.

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Question 14

Evaluate the maintenance of the RT of the religious belief. (“God the creator of heaven and earth”)

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Question 15

How may the aspect of religious belief help a religious tradition or assist an adherent of a religious tradition to maintain their beliefs in the face of challenges?

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Beliefs express fundamental patterns of meaning and provides a framework for the adherents of a tradition to comprehend their experiences and the world. When an adherent faces a challenge to their religious beliefs these beliefs themselves allow them to understand the challenge. Through the use of maintenance methods like reaffirming their belief, adherents can strengthen and reiterate their religious beliefs.

Question 16

How may the aspect of myths and stories help a religious tradition or assist an adherent of a religious tradition to maintain their beliefs in the face of challenges?

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Stories and myths encapsulate religious beliefs in a memorable and comprehendible format which when read/listened to/retold in some way refresh the religious belief in the mind of the adherent which reaffirm and repeat it, strengthening the belief.

Question 17

How may the aspect of sacred texts and other religious writings help a religious tradition or assist an adherent of a religious tradition to maintain their beliefs in the face of challenges?

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Sacred texts and other religious hold special authority and meaning for adherent of a religious tradition; they can be read by adherents to refresh religious beliefs in their minds and provide guidance on what they should do in response to challenges.

Question 18

How may the aspect of rituals help a religious tradition or assist an adherent of a religious tradition to maintain their beliefs in the face of challenges?

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When religious tradition or adherent of a RT faces challenges to their beliefs, they can find solace in the deliberate, consciously repeatable nature of rituals. Rituals are closely interrelated with one or more religious beliefs and by engaging in a ritual a RT or an adherent can refresh, revitalise and reaffirm their belief.

Question 19

How may the aspect of symbols help a religious tradition or assist an adherent of a religious tradition to maintain their beliefs in the face of challenges?

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Symbols are visual expressions of the invisible: the religious beliefs of a tradition. They point to a deeper meaning transcending the representation itself. Through examination and contemplation on symbols or through use of symbols in rituals an adherent or a RT can strengthen and reaffirm their belief.

Question 20

How may the aspect of social structure help a religious tradition or assist an adherent of a religious tradition to maintain their beliefs in the face of challenges?

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The social structure of a religious tradition, the way it is lead, the way its adherents relate to each and society and the organisation of a tradition are integral to the actions of RT in maintaining their beliefs. They can publish statements, unite adherents and organise discussion of religious beliefs.

Question 21

How may the aspect of methods and codes of behaviour help a religious tradition or assist an adherent of a religious tradition to maintain their beliefs in the face of challenges?

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Question 22

How may the aspect of religious belief help a religious tradition or assist an adherent of a religious tradition to maintain their beliefs in the face of challenges?

Answer 22

Beliefs express fundamental patterns of meaning and provides a framework for the adherents of a tradition to comprehend their experiences and the world. When an adherent faces a challenge to their religious beliefs these beliefs themselves allow them to understand the challenge. Through the use of maintenance methods like reaffirming their belief, adherents can strengthen and reiterate their religious beliefs.

Question 23

How may the aspect of myths and stories help a religious tradition or assist an adherent of a religious tradition to maintain their beliefs in the face of challenges?

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Stories and myths encapsulate religious beliefs in a memorable and comprehendible format which when read/listened to/retold in some way refresh the religious belief in the mind of the adherent which reaffirm and repeat it, strengthening the belief.

Question 24

How may the aspect of sacred texts and other religious writings help a religious tradition or assist an adherent of a religious tradition to maintain their beliefs in the face of challenges?

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Sacred texts and other religious hold special authority and meaning for adherent of a religious tradition; they can be read by adherents to refresh religious beliefs in their minds and provide guidance on what they should do in response to challenges.

Question 25

How may the aspect of rituals help a religious tradition or assist an adherent of a religious tradition to maintain their beliefs in the face of challenges?

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When religious tradition or adherent of a RT faces challenges to their beliefs, they can find solace in the deliberate, consciously repeatable nature of rituals. Rituals are closely interrelated with one or more religious beliefs and by engaging in a ritual a RT or an adherent can refresh, revitalise and reaffirm their belief.

Question 26

How may the aspect of symbols help a religious tradition or assist an adherent of a religious tradition to maintain their beliefs in the face of challenges?

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Symbols are visual expressions of the invisible: the religious beliefs of a tradition. They point to a deeper meaning transcending the representation itself. Through examination and contemplation on symbols or through use of symbols in rituals an adherent or a RT can strengthen and reaffirm their belief.

Question 27

How may the aspect of social structure help a religious tradition or assist an adherent of a religious tradition to maintain their beliefs in the face of challenges?

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The social structure of a religious tradition, the way it is lead, the way its adherents relate to each and society and the organisation of a tradition are integral to the actions of RT in maintaining their beliefs. They can publish statements, unite adherents and organise discussion of religious beliefs.

Question 28

How may the aspect of methods and codes of behaviour help a religious tradition or assist an adherent of a religious tradition to maintain their beliefs in the face of challenges?

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