Religious Experience - Influences Flashcards
What does RE change belief that to?
belief in
What does Hardy say about RE
“there is another dimension to life” becoming aware of it changes our view
What are some examples of worship grounded in RE?
Prayer, fasting, rituals, ceremonies, festivals.
What does Aquinas say about RE?
reason alone cannot discover truths, it is a belief that and belief in
What moves us from a belief that to a belief in?
religious experiences, ours or others.
What is the issue with RE causing faith?
Faith can cause RE to happen, causing a dilemma.
What is revelation?
a supernatural disclosure to humanity, can be communicated through RE
What is in the book of revelations?
Truths revealed in statements/propositions. e,g revelation of the law to moses on mt sinai
what is the non-propositional concept of revelation?
human attempts to understand the significance of relevatory events.
What does affirmation of belief system mean? (community)
Religions usually have pivotal founding figures who had a RE, starting their religion. Their authority derives from Re and it is a confirmation of their message.
What do REs provide to those who experience them?
New information about God and truths of faith.
What are some words to describe RE
Spontaneous, passionate, alive, lead to devotion, purity, asceitism, charity, not dogma/fanaticism
What does promotion of faith value system mean? (community)
source of ethical standards, e.g decalogue
What is the most common form of religious experience for some people?
Rituals
What does strengthening cohesion of religious community mean? (community)
strengthens community through collective worship, sense of unity, common identity, common purpose, reaffirmation of faith, expressing spirituality
