world religions Flashcards
what is world religions called
a voyage of discovery
what can be used to strengthen religousness
experience
what are religious questions
is there an afterlife ect.
what are the 7 dimensions of religion
Experiential Mythic Doctrinal Ethical Ritual Social Material
explain the experiential dimension
having a religious experience that make you think of God in different ways
explain the mythic dimension
a story told to tell the truth in a myth 2+2 story
what is the definition of a myth
A myth is a story told to convey a truth which otherwise could not be proven.
explain the doctrinal dimension
teachings
explain the ethical dimension
finding the proper way of acting
explain the ritual dimension
finding the way to preform a proper ritual
explain the social dimension
having a community without one there would be nobody for the religion to pass on to
explain the material dimension
you need materials ex. the cross and alter
