Religion April 26

Question 1

Pluralism

Answer 1

Cross-cultural realization that there are many religions around the globe and even within particular countries

Question 2

Narrative

Answer 2

An oral or written story that can serve several purposes: pedagogical, illustration, spiritual inspiration, behavioral motivation, moral or ethical example, or pure entertainment

Question 3

Sects

Answer 3

Usually Religious groups that create a separate identity from established institutions because of dissatisfaction with, alienation from, or criticism of a fixed group

Question 4

Secularization

Answer 4

Saeculum-world, century, age

Suggesting a process that replaces religious beliefs and modes of behavior with worldly ways of thinking and behaving

Significance of religion is greatly reduced and replaced with other convictions

Question 5

Truth

Answer 5

By revealing itself as it is