Unit 3 AOS 3- Significant life experience Flashcards
what is a significant life experience
a certain event of experience that is significant because of its meaning to the individual
- affect the person deeply
- force major life choices
- impacts a persons relationships and their direction in life
- it can either strengthen worldview or lead to negativity
types of sle
positive
negative
subjective
what types of sle impact on beliefs (SLEB)
They are subjective, their meaning and impact is personal
they can have either a positive or negative effect
example of experience and its positivity or negativity
How can beliefs impact significant life experiences (BSLE)
they can impact the interpretation of the sle as well as the reaction to it. For example, an experience that is often negative can be changed due to the beliefs of an adherent
what connections exist between sle and religious beliefs
dynamic relationship
sle can effect understanding and faith/adherence to beliefs
beliefs can effect the interpretation of sle, provide framework
can be both positive and negative, is subjective
in what ways might a sle influence a persons expression of their beliefs
either strengthen or diminish belief
therefore the expression can increase or decrease
sle might prompt an adherent to seek further understanding of their beliefs, researching texts or seeking advice from religious leaders, increasing their expression of their beliefs
how might sle influence peoples engagement with and adherence to a religion
significantly effect
subjective, can be both positive and negative
can increase or decrease faith in religious beliefs
therefore increasign or decreasing the adherents engagement and adherence to a religion
include example that is subjective
three key beliefs to focus on in Fr Rob analysis
- God is immanent
- God desires a personal relationship with humans
- God is merciful and forgiving
quote God is immanent
“God upholds and sustains creation” CCC 301-5, 314
quote God desires a personal relationship with humans
“At every time, and in every place, God draws close to man. He calls man to seek him, to know him, to love him with all his strength” (CCC 1)
quote God is merciful and forgiving
“Humans are sinful but are able to be forgiven through Christ the saviour of all” (CCC 73)
adherence to beliefs- before, during and after
before:
engagement with expression of religious beliefs- before, during and after
before:
- superficial engagement.
- He attended mass with his family weekly
- he attended catholic school.
- not personal
during:
- he prayed everyday
- he
after:
understanding of beliefs- before, during and after
understanding of beliefs- before, during and after
faith in religious beliefs- before, during and after
understanding of beliefs meaning
adherents awareness and participation
ranges from basic understanding to high level of academic understanding based on religious truth
ABOUT HEAD!
high understanding doesnt necessarily mean high faith or adherence
faith in beliefs meaning
Level of trust and confidence
usually accompanied by comittment and engagement both communally and individually
degree of faith is often related to degree of expression and adherence
high level of faith can come from a low level of understanding, just not usually
engagement with expression of religious beliefs meaning
level of involement, committment or devotion
as expressed through various aspects of religion
8 examples of engagement
e.g. the 9 aspects. - sacred stories and spiritual experience. + SPTA as seperate pieces
1. participating in private/public regular rituals
2. religious artefacts/shrines present
3. wearing religious symbols
4. reading, studying, and meditating on religious texts
5. applying ethical principles moral values to behaviours
6. complying with social structures and expectations
7. visiting and honouring sacred spaces and places
8. acknowledging times special to a religious tradition
adherence to religious belief meaning
the degree in which those beliefs are lived out in a persons life
for example: wearing symbols or participating in rituals
adherents can have varying levels of adherents and also the level of faith.
malta quote
one of the most religious countries in the world pg 96
personal relationship
what it meant to have a personal relationship with God pg 40
heart and mind quote
‘[he] believed that in [his] mind, but [his] heart was unsure pg 37
God immanence understanding quote
there was a God who was with me… all throughout my day pg
home quote
brought up in a catholic home pg 20
god isnt interested quote
I hadnt thought God would be interested in me pg 35
sense of self quote
i was losing my sense of self pg 30
faith in God quote
my faith in God began to grow pg 36
Gods mercy quote
we need to trust that God in His mercy, will never abandon us
song quote
Song: I surrender
“Lord I bring myself to you”
