Nature of Religion and Belief Revision Flashcards
Transcendent
Belief in a divine power or powers beyond human existence
Imminent
Belief that supernatural powers or divine beings dwell within human existence on earth.
Ex Hinduism and Buddhism
Supernatural dimensions
Above or beyond human comprehension
The Characteristics of Religion
The sacred encompasses beliefs, believers, Rituals, ceremonies, and ethical teachings.
Examples of Dynamic Living Religions (Christianity)
Sacred Texts (Bible) - Beliefs
ESV Bible Evangelical Englishish Standard Version Accessible anywhere, anytime
The Christian religion is adapting to technological advancements and being a part of societal norms.
Rituals/Ethical teachings (Islam)
Green Hajj(Reusable water bottles, Sustainable transport, Eid)
Promotes Khalifah - Preserves for future generations
What are the characteristics of Beliefs and Believers
- Significant historical people
- Core beliefs of the religion
- Human nature
- Origins of the universe
What are the characteristics of Sacred Texts
- Sacred stories
- How adherents connect to the supernatural dimension
- Core ethical teachings
- Core rituals of the religion
What are the characteristics of Ethics and Morals
Ethics is the reasoning behind moral decision making. In other words, ethics offers a system of standards which regulate moral decision making.
What are the characteristics of Rituals and Ceremonies
- Reflect an understanding of the sacred dimension.
- Gives a greater understanding of an adherents place in the universe
- Allows for practical application of the core beliefs and ethics of the religion
Define Dynamic living religions
A dynamic religion adapts with the times while staying true to its core beliefs
Islam Dynamic Living Religions
Green Hajj: Creating sustainable policies to preserve the pilgrimage for future generations. This combats the issue of Pollution
Hajj Banks: Used to help Muslim adherents perform Hajj this combats the modern issue of the cost of living crisis
Christianity Dynamic Living Religions
Virtual Masses: Used to connect adherents to their faith during the Covid-19 Pandemic to combat the issue of individualism and secularism.
Online Bibles (ESV Bible): utilising technological advancements the Christian organisation Crossways created the online bible to adapt to the increased dependency on technology.
Music: The new adaptation of music helps adherents connect with their faith through being engaged during mass
Contribution to the individual
Identity and Belonging:
Religions have the capacity to bring together people of similar ideals and values
* Collective belief leads to collective identity.
Examples:
Islam: Ritual of Hajj
Christianity: The Sacrament of Baptism
Examples of Search for Meaning and purpose
Islam: The 99 names of Allah
Christianity: The creation story Genesis (Gen1:26)
Examples of Demarcation of time Relationship with God:
Examples:
Islam: The ritual of Salat
Christianity: The Sacrament of Reconciliation
Example of Ethical Guidance
Examples:
Islam: Halal/Haram
Christianity: 10 Commandments
Contribution to Society:
Quotes
“If religion has given birth to all that is essential in society, it is because the idea of society is the soul of religion.” - Emile Dukheim
There is a close relationship between areas of religion and culture to create social cohesion.
How does social justice contributes to society
Example:
Christianity: St Vincent De Paul’s Sandwich making program
Islam: Islamic Relief Australia
How does education education contributes to society
Example:
Christianity: St Vincent’s Catholic College
Islam: ISRA Academy
How does maintaining peace contributes to society
Example:
Ecumenism: NCCA’s ‘Act for Peace Campaign’
Interfaith Dialogue: Women’s Interfaith network
The Dreaming (Aboriginal)
The Dreaming is deeply connected to the land, which is seen as alive and spiritually significant. The Dreaming helps Aboriginal peoples stay connected to their identity, their ancestors, and their culture. It shows their strong and enduring link to the land
Dot points about the dreaming
The Dreaming is inextricably linked to the land.
The Dreaming is Metatemporal where it showcases the past, present and the future
Everything about Aboriginal people comes back to the dreaming.
Origins of the universe:
Example:
The Kuku Yalngi people of Cape York believe that the rainbow sands in Cape York were created by a battle between the rainbow serpent and an eagle. This shows an element of how a sacred site came to be created
Sacred Sites
Examples:
The Noongar people have the sacred site, Wave Rock Which details how the rainbow serpent (Wangal) dragged her body across the land forming the landscape
Symbolism and art:
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Examples:
The Darawal People of wollongong believe in the story of Garhwal the Whale which symbolises the migration patterns of whales in that area
Stories of the Dreaming:
Examples: The Gadigal People of Sydney believe in the story of the Boora Birra which teaches to respect the land, to listen to the teachings of elders in order to be proper custodians of the land
Monotheism and Polytheism
Mono: Belief in one God
Poly: Belief in multiple God
