Ritual expression of belief system/ideology

Question 1

Rituals is the feature that allows us

Answer 1

most insight into the workings of beliefs because ritual is the natural expression of the belief. – way of achieving cross cultural sensitivity

Question 2

Behind any ritual lies

Answer 2

a story.

Question 3

People who knows the story can

Answer 3

can understand and participate.

Question 4

who can take part meaningfully in its rituals

Answer 4

Those who knows the myths and legends associated with the beliefs

Question 5

Behind the stories people tell lie their

Answer 5

real beliefs which capture their real philosophy of life because people’s philosophies arise from their beliefs

Question 6

There are different types of

Answer 6

ritual, all serving different purposes

Question 7

Rites of passage rituals move people from

Answer 7

one state to the other (e.g. single to married, adolescent to adult)

Question 8

Rites of demarcation separate

Answer 8

separate out some space as sacred (Uluru to indigenous Australians, the blessing of a newly built church).

Question 9

Rites of memorial are

Answer 9

special moments/events in the past that are made sacred (e.g. Anzac day services, thanksgiving in America).