Religion And society Sac 1

Question 0

Ethical principals

Answer 0

Every religion have social or ethical standards which represents the core values and principles of the religion and are supported by the believers in that community.

Ex. 10 commandments

Question 1

Religious experience and spirituality

Answer 1

Personal experiences in which an individual is aware of the sacred/divine within their religion

Question 2

Symbols and signs.

Answer 2

Symbols in religion are usually material objects used to represent something invisible.

Question 3

Sacred texts

Answer 3

• One or many sacred books or writings central to the tradition
• Sometimes believed to be divinely or supernaturally inspired

Ex bible

Question 4

Social Structure

Answer 4

Allocation of roles and responsibility to ensure maintenance and organisation within the tradition.

Question 5

Beliefs

Answer 5

Faith in the existence of something not necessarily scientifically proven

Question 6

Rituals

Answer 6

Observed worship practices intended to make contact with the sacred

Question 7

Myths and other stories

Answer 7

• Important stories describing the relationship humans have with the divine or sacred teacher
• Shapes the identity of the community
• Helps to explain beliefs/traditions