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religion
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| definition of adherent | a member of a religious tradition or denomination |
| what is the nature of religion | it's concerned with the big existential questions in life. It is a collection of cultural systems, belief systems, and worldviews that relate humanity to spirituality and moral values. |
| what are some purposes of religion | -providing meaning -comfort -purpose to life -fostering community -establishing moral frameworks -helps individuals navigate existential questions -offers structure through rituals -aids in emotional regulation -can enhance wellbeing |
| definition of spirituality | The desire to connect with something greater than yourself. |
| definition of belief | An acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof. |
| definition of religion | Belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods. |
| definition of God | The creator and ruler of the universe and source of all moral authority; the supreme being. |
| definition of ultimate reality | Something that transcends time and space, it goes beyond everyday senses and concepts, is eternal, without beginning or end. It can't be touched but can be sensed, intangible. |
| what is an experience? | An experience is an event which leaves an impression on someone. It occurs when you encounter something and it leaves a mark on you. E.g. travelling or personal achievements |
| what are the 3 types of experiences | Objective, subjective and intersubjective. |
| what is an objective experience | Experiences that are not unique to the individual. Eg. we can objectively say that trees exist. |
| what is a subjective experience | An experience that is unique to the individual. Eg. if I wear sunglasses I can only see the world as dark |
| what is an intersubjective experience? | Experiences that exist between minds. |
| why is understanding different experiences important | It's important because it requires you to understand that not all experiences are the same, and for adherents of a religious tradition, the religious experience changes their way of seeing the world. |
| What is a religious experience | It is a sacred experience that refers to the experiences that are out of the ordinary, that connect you with something beyond yourself. eg going to mass, praying |
| What is a non religious, or normal experience | This is the mundane (normal) experience of everyday life. eg the experience of brushing your teeth every morning |
| How is human need correlated with Ultimate reality | It is essential to understand that human need is the driving force behind the quest for Ultimate reality. Human needs being met allows the individual to learn and grow as a person. |
| What is transcendence | Existence or experience beyond the normal or physical level. |
| How are religion and spirituality correlated | Spirituality is humanity's natural need to connect with something greater than themselves, and religion is a path towards that. It is a set of beliefs about Ultimate reality and includes practices for adherents to follow to connect with it. |
| What are the 9 aspects of religion | -Beliefs -Sacred stories -Spaces, Places, times and artefacts -Texts -rituals -symbols -Social structures -Ethics -Spiritual experiences |
| Define beliefs and give examples | Beliefs are articles of faith that adherents take to true and evident. Eg.there is only one god that god has 3 persons, god-creator of world, son-saviour of humans, holy spirit- god imparts faith |
| Define stories and give an example | Oral or written narratives, usually within sacred texts, that communicate and keep alive the origins and significant events and teachings of a religion. Remains as sources of inspiration and education for the religion. Eg. parables (43) |
| Define Spaces, places | Spaces and places: Special places, and spaces where religious ceremonies take place. Eg. Church is a place and the altar is a space. |
| Define times | Times: Celebrations that are repeated within the religion that form the rhythm of life for the communities of that religion, such as Easter and Christmas. |
| Define artefacts | Artefacts: Sacred objects that are used as an outward focus to enhance religious experience, such as the rosary beads, chalice. |
| Define texts and give examples | Written beliefs, stories, ethical principles and moral codes of behavior. Eg. the Bible |
| Define ritual and give examples | Prescribed set of actions, gestures and words which have a symbolic meaning and are considered to be sacred. Eg; baptism, confirmation, marriage |
| Define symbols and give examples | Concrete expression of abstract ideas (beliefs), thus clarifying and re-enforcing meaning. Eg. dove represents hope, cross, lamb |
| Define social structure and give an example | How a tradition organizes itself so that it can function efficiently. Eg. Pope, cardinals, arch bishops, bishops, priests, brothers & nuns, laity |
| Define ethics and give examples | Certification of the rules for behavior, the way we make decisions about right and wrong, and the values that underlie such decision-making. Eg. 10 commandments, golden rule. |
| Define Spiritual experience and give examples | Refers to when a powerful emotion or insight is stirred, affecting the understanding and/or commitment to one's perception of Ultimate Reality. Eg. God, gods, receiving the body of Christ |
| What is meaning | An answer to a question that people have that explains part of the world in a way that satisfies them. It is subjective in a religious sense. |
| How are religion and meaning correlated | Religions are so unique, as they are concerned with the big questions in life. Religious beliefs provide an essential role in providing answers to why humans go through what they do for adherents. |
| How might stories impact the understanding of meaning | -Helps understand experiences/ existence -Different perspectives that can shape belief |
| How do religious texts increase an adherent's spirituality | -Connects them to their Ultimate reality -Can advise ways to live, through messages and stories. |
| Why are social structures important in religion | -Helps to organise people -People higher in the social structure show dedication, and usually have higher levels of experience, and can help others lower with strengthening their faith and understand religion better. |
| How do beliefs help adherents in their search for meaning | -Allows you to have a structure in your life, leads your morals and ways you choose to live. -Support and guide adherents through understanding existential questions. -Connects adherents to Ultimate reality. |
| What are 5 key purposes of religion | Provide a framework for meaning& purpose; Unite adherents in shared beliefs; Anchor adherents in a set of beliefs helping them make sense of the world; Answers to big questions; helps humans on a path to ultimate reality; Provides a model for how to live |
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