The Role of Faith and Religion in Ethics II. Ethics and Globalization Flashcards
It is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
●In Christian ethics, it is a personal encounter with God, a self- disclosure of Divine Father and personal adherence to Him (Peschke, 1994)
●Christian faith differs from one’s faith in any human person and is right and just to entrust oneself wholly to God and to believe absolutely what He says.
Faith
Characteristics of Faith
1.Faith is a grace from God
2.Faith is a human act
3.Faith seeks understanding
4.The act of faith is a free act
5.Faith is necessary to obtain salvation
6.Faith requires perseverance
7.Faith is the beginning of eternal life.
It is derived from the latin “relegare”meaning to bind together that is, the bond between humans and gods.
May be defined as a cultural system of behaviors and practices that relate a person to the supernatural, sacred, and spiritual.
The fundamental significance of religion is confirmed by the experiences of human life. (Peschke, 1994).
helps an individual understand the meaning of his or her life and form his or her concept of the world and the relationship between humans and the universe.
Religion
She defines religion as a unified system of beliefs and practices relative to sacred things.
Emile Durkheim
Elements of Religion:
●Beliefs
●Practices
●Moral Community
are the fundamental ideas or doctrines that members of a religion hold to be true. These can include beliefs about the nature of the divine, the creation of the world, the afterlife, and moral laws.
It forms the core of religious identity and provide a framework for understanding the world and one’s place in it. They influence how adherents perceive reality and make decisions.
Beliefs
Belief in the Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit), the resurrection of Jesus, and salvation through faith.
Christianity
Belief in one God (Allah), the prophethood of Muhammad, and the teachings of the Quran.
Islam
Belief in karma, dharma, reincarnation, and various deities
Hinduism
are the rituals and behaviors that individuals perform as part of their religious observance. These can be acts of worship, ethical behaviors, and rites of passage.
It provides a way for individuals to express their beliefs and reinforce their faith. They can create a sense of routine, community, and continuity within the religion
Practices
Attending church services, prayer, sacraments like baptism and communion.
Christianity
The Five Pillars (Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, Hajj), daily prayers, fasting during Ramadan.
Islam
Meditation, chanting, following the Noble Eightfold Path.
Buddhism
is a group of individuals who share common religious beliefs and practices, and who interact in a way that supports and reinforces their shared values and norms.
it provides social support, a sense of belonging, and a framework for moral behavior. It helps to maintain and transmit religious traditions and values across generations.
Examples:
• Christianity: Congregations, parishes, and the broader church community.
• Judaism: Synagogue communities, Jewish cultural and social organizations.
• Islam: Ummah (the global Muslim community), local mosque communities.
Moral community
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