SOR aboriginal spirituality Flashcards
What are five significant contributions of religious traditions to individuals?
- Provides Meaning and Purpose
- Guides Moral and Ethical Decisions
- Offers Emotional and Spiritual Support
- Creates a Sense of Belonging
- Shapes Identity and Personal Growth
Each contribution addresses fundamental human needs and experiences.
Define a transcendent worldview.
Belief in a divine power that exists beyond the human experience and the physical world.
Transcendent worldviews focus on a God or gods that are separate from the material universe.
What is an immanent worldview?
Belief that the divine is present within the world, nature, and individuals.
Immanent worldviews emphasize spirituality found in everyday life.
Give an example of a religion that has a transcendent worldview.
- Christianity
- Islam
Both religions believe in a divine power that exists beyond human comprehension.
List two major characteristics of religion.
- Beliefs and Believers
- Sacred Texts and Writings
Other characteristics include Ethics and Rituals and Ceremonies.
What do sacred texts contain?
Religious teachings, laws, and stories that guide worship, morality, and spiritual beliefs.
Sacred texts often serve as the foundation for a religion’s practices and beliefs.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the sacred text of Christianity.
Bible
The Bible is divided into the Old Testament and the New Testament.
True or False: The Ten Commandments are an example of ethical teachings in Christianity.
True
They provide moral principles that guide behavior.
What is the significance of rituals and ceremonies in religion?
They connect believers to the divine through formal practices and traditions.
Rituals can vary in frequency and purpose, from daily prayers to major life events.
Explain how Buddhism represents an immanent worldview.
Enlightenment (Nirvana) is achieved through inner peace and self-discovery.
Buddhists focus on personal experience and inner development rather than reliance on an external deity.
What is the Eightfold Path in Buddhism?
A guide toward wisdom, ethical conduct, and mental discipline.
It is essential for achieving enlightenment.
How does Aboriginal Spirituality view the land?
The land is a living entity connected to The Dreaming and holds cultural, spiritual, and ancestral significance.
It is central to identity and cultural survival.
What is The Dreaming in Aboriginal Spirituality?
A framework explaining the creation of the world and the laws for living.
It includes stories of ancestral beings who shaped the land and life.
Fill in the blank: Sacred sites in Aboriginal culture hold _______ power.
spiritual
These sites are often linked to Dreaming stories and are vital for ceremonies.
What role do stories of The Dreaming play in Aboriginal culture?
They explain laws, customs, and relationships between people, animals, and the land.
These stories are passed down orally and through ceremonies.
How does Aboriginal art contribute to spirituality?
It tells Dreaming stories and connects with ancestors.
Art forms like rock paintings and dance are means of cultural expression and education.
What does the quote by the Dalai Lama imply about religion?
Religious teachings of love, compassion, and forgiveness should be part of daily life.
A religion is dynamic when it adapts to changing times while maintaining its core values.
True or False: According to the Buddha, peace is found externally.
False
The Buddha emphasizes that peace comes from within.
