Religion in a Worldview Flashcards
What is a worldview?
A worldview is a general philosophy or perspective on life that shapes how individuals or groups interpret the world, including beliefs about existence, morality, and the supernatural.
How do people form their worldviews?
Through cultural, religious, philosophical, and personal experiences.
How does religion function as a worldview?
Religion provides a framework for understanding life, meaning, and the supernatural dimension.
Define the supernatural dimension.
The belief in a divine being or power that exceeds the limits of the human and physical worlds.
What are the two types of supernatural dimensions?
Transcendent: Beyond this world (e.g., Christianity, Islam, Judaism).
Immanent: Within this world (e.g., Buddhism, Hinduism).
Why is religion an essential part of human existence?
It provides meaning, guidance, and connection to the supernatural.
What role do supernatural forces play in religious beliefs?
They define morality, influence events, and provide a sense of purpose.
What is a transcendent religious worldview?
The belief in a divine power that exists beyond the physical world and human understanding.
What are some characteristics of a transcendent religious worldview?
A divine being exists separately from the material world.
The supernatural realm influences human life.
Faith is often based on divine revelation.
How do monotheistic religions (Christianity, Judaism, Islam) express a transcendent worldview?
They believe in one God who is beyond human understanding but interacts with the world.
How do transcendent religions suggest humans can connect with the divine?
Through prayer, worship, rituals, and sacred texts.
What is an immanent religious worldview?
The belief is that supernatural powers or divine beings exist within the human world and can be accessed from within.
Which religions emphasize an immanent religious worldview?
Hinduism and Buddhism.
How do Hinduism and Buddhism reflect an immanent worldview?
Hinduism believes in inner divinity and reaching enlightenment through self-discovery.
Buddhism teaches that truth is found within through meditation and the Eightfold Path.
What practices help adherents connect with an immanent divine?
Meditation, self-reflection, and rituals.
Use a peel structure as points to answer Discuss a transcendent religious worldview that believes in a divine power beyond the human.
Point: A transcendent religious worldview believes in a divine power beyond human understanding. Christianity is an example.
Example 1: Christianity teaches that God exists outside time and space.
Explanation 1: God’s nature is beyond human comprehension, showing His transcendence.
Example 2: Prayer, rituals, and worship allow believers to connect with the divine.
Explanation 2: Practices like Communion and Baptism strengthen the relationship between God and humans.
Link: Christianity demonstrates transcendence through its belief in an omnipotent, external God who interacts with believers.
Use a peel structure as points to answer. Discuss an immanent religious worldview with a belief in a divine being or power dwelling within the individual.
Point: An immanent religious worldview believes that divine power exists within the human and physical world.
Example 1: Hinduism teaches that Brahman exists in all living beings.
Explanation 1: Hindus seek self-discovery and unity with Brahman through meditation and rituals.
Example 2: Buddhism emphasizes enlightenment through inner reflection.
Explanation 2: The Eightfold Path helps Buddhists discover the divine power within themselves.
Link: Hinduism and Buddhism illustrate an immanent worldview by focusing on inner divinity and self-realization.
