traditional vs book religion Flashcards

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what is traditional religion

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is religion practiced by traditional societies, that have not been impacted much by globalization
- not written down more likely to change

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what is book religion

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religion that appears in a strict written form

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traditional religions are much more?

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diverse

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what is the world view of traditional?

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the scared world is everywhere and anything
some people can make contact with the scared realm

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what is the world view of book religion

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separation of the plane of existence of the divine and this is inhabited by humans

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traditional ecstatic experience

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Ecstatic experience is the single most important aspect of religious behaviour, and typically the desired goal of ritual behaviours associated with religion.
 Masks are frequently a vital part of ceremonial behaviour, allowing the wearer to become the spirit they are portraying.
 All individuals can potentially enter an ecstatic state.

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book religion ecstatic experience

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rare for invdiuals
no masks

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Participation in traditional vs book religion

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traidtional - active participation - singing chanting etc, emotional involvment

book - minimal level, more obersvation, only religious specialists actually participate

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life attitude traditional vs book

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traditional - ppl connected to spirit world, human world is not evil

book - human world is solemn and somber, sufferinging, material things are evil etc

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morality and life goals traidtional vs book

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traditional - cautionary tales but no strict rules, religious activites are to come in contact with spirit realm or practical purposes (asking for a good harvest)
book - live life without sin, goal is to live a purely as possible

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