unit 1 Flashcards
religious pluralism
The coexistence of many religions in a society
Inter-faith dialogue
The activity of Christians striving to find points of
commonality based on fundamental truths recognized by the other religions in the world. For example, all religions believe that there is more to life than life and death itself.
mystery
that which awaits disclosure or interpretation
Objective reality
Knowledge of objective reality is gained by the five senses of sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell.
Subjective reality
Subjective reality is the inner world of the mind. The world of emotions and feelings.
Personal worldview
An individual’s past experiences and knowledge informs how they interpret situations today
Communal world view
A group or person in a group interprets reality from a unique perspective. (Family, culture, religion, class)
Ecumenical
The activity of Christians striving to find points of commonality between them and Christians of other denominations based on their shared belief in Jesus Christ.
THE GOLDEN RULE
“do unto others as you would have them do unto”
Why is it important to study world religions?
To understand our differences and similarities so that we can co-exist together
To test and strengthen our own beliefs
To figure out how to relate to other people
To search for meaning
To develop our own character
To grow in our relationship with God
To gain a better understanding of the present world
Deist
God exists, no interference
Theist
believes God exists, cares for creation
Agnostic
claims God may or may not exist
Anti-Theist
does not believe in god
Monotheist
one God
Polytheist
many gods
pantheist
God is everyone
Henotheist
many Gods, worships one
Panentheist
God is the soul universe
what is a worldview
Personal, communal
Cosmocentric
nature centered
Theocentric
God Centered
Secular
Society Centered
Anthropocentric
Human Centered
Parable of the Elephant
The moral of the elephant parable is that every worldview is correct in its respective interpretation of reality, because no single worldview has the entire picture.
What is the relationship between science and religion?
one of conflict, especially on the issue of origins (creationism vs. evolution)
dimension 1: Encounter with God
Mary encounters Angel Gabriel, Sauls conversion to Paul after persecuting Christians
Pentecost; first confirmation of the Apostles
sacred stories and Myths
parables: the lost Sheep
myth: the book of Genesis
miracles: water to wine
sacred symbols
baptism: water, oil, blessings,
confirmation: laying of hands
eucharist: represents body and blood of Jesus
confession
morality
The Beatitudes: Sermon on the Mount, Morals for God
Ten Commandments: rule book
Virtues: moral excellence, fortitude, temperance, patience
Creed
the Apostles Creed: belief in God
The Nicene Creed: Church as one and Holy
Nostra Aetate
unity of the origin of all people, and they all return to God, willingness to accept other religions
