religion source analysis Flashcards
define religion
a system of beliefs, rituals and values shared by a large number of people that guide them how to live
what does it mean to be religious
a deeply personal matter
about a communal sense of identity
being religious is unexplainable but can be described religious participation and adherence observation
e. g. practises such as prayer
material: e.g. religious clothing
belief: believing in fundamental or golden rules of the religion they identify with
How does a religion you have studied respond to peoples search for meaning and purpose in their life
christianity give meaning and purpose to Christians by teaching that the fundamental human vocation to relate to God
We can learn to relate to God through prayer and through Jesus
To relate to God, it is essential to for Christians to properly form their conscience through:
prayer, studying the scripture and the life of Jesus, and moral practise as evident in the life of Christ
once an intimate relationship is developed & sustained a person is called to discern their vocation in which they love and serve God and others
what are the 3 categories of life experiences a person can encounter
the created world
others
the mystery of who they are
How is the formation of the conscience supported for Catholics
studying:
The life of Jesus
The Scriptures
teachings and beliefs of the apostles
Christian moral teachings
how can people recognise true religious experiences
Through using their consciences to evaluate their thoughts and feelings in the same way they evaluate moral actions
How do people find the answers to their important life questions
Although philosophers, theologians, scientists, musicians, artists and writers have all contributed to the search to make meaning in life,
Many people turn to religions to answer questions about the meaning & purpose of life.
e.g. Catholicism answers the question “is there life after death” as ‘yes, there is eternal life.’
how do you know if a source is reliable
date
sample size
statistics: consistent? fair questions?
bias
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