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World Religion Reviewer

The document discusses several key aspects of religion: 1. It defines beliefs, faith, and belief systems as things people accept as true without proof, and how they form people's world views. 2. It explains that religions typically have organizational structures with defined roles for members and leaders. 3. Religions are also associated with rituals, ceremonies, and sacred objects that are important parts of the religion.

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World Religion Reviewer

The document discusses several key aspects of religion: 1. It defines beliefs, faith, and belief systems as things people accept as true without proof, and how they form people's world views. 2. It explains that religions typically have organizational structures with defined roles for members and leaders. 3. Religions are also associated with rituals, ceremonies, and sacred objects that are important parts of the religion.

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BELIEFS-
WORLD RELIGION REVIEWER  world views/ PANINIWALA
 Existence of things
 Histories / narratives (Bible)
BELIEF- something that you believe or accept
as true. 2. ORGANIZATION
 Trust, faith, confidence in someone or  Has structure and function
something (passed on most of the times)  Every individual has a role
 Requires proof or assurance of a certain  Ex. Pope, senior pastors, ministers, etc.
degree of truthfulness.
 Supernatural, ghosts, etc. 3. EMOTIONS AND VALUES
 Hope, fear, reverence, humility
FAITH- confidence or trust in a person, Idea,  ANAVA (JUDAISM)
or thing (Blind Trust)  in Hebrew, meaning LOVE.
 Source of joy, nurture, growth, and
BELIEF SYSTEMS- set of principles/culture meanings.
traditions  God as the source of love.
 Stories we tell ourselves or identities we
hold that define our sense of reality. 4. RITUALS AND CEREMONIES
 Baptism, confirmation, matrimony
WORLD VIEW- philosophy in life / conception
of the world 5. SACRED OBJECTS AND SPACES
 Consist of VALUES, IDEAS, OR THE  Representations
BELIEF SYSTEM that determines one’s
attitudes, beliefs and actions.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
MONISM- belief that everything comes from  PHILOSOPHY- study which uses human
one source reason to investigate the ultimate
 There is simplistic PHILOSOPHY above it. CAUSES, REASONS, and PRINCIPLES
that govern all things.
MONOTHEISM- the belief in ONE GOD . 5 Philosophical Questions:
 There is theological reference 1. Do we really have free will?
2. Can we know anything at all?
POLYTHEISM- belief in MORE THAN ONE 3. Who am I?
GOD . 4. What is death?
 Ancient Greeks & Romans, gods & 5. What would “GLOBAL JUSTICE” look
goddesses like.

ATHEISM- lack of belief in the existence of PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION- study of the


God or gods meanings and nature of religions. It focuses
on the analysis of religions concepts, beliefs,
THEOLOGY- study of the nature of God and terms, arguments, and the practices.
religious beliefs
 Faith, practice, experience; God and His SPIRITUALITY & RELIGION
relation to the world  Broad set of principles that transcend all
religions.
RELIGION- relationship of the INDIVIDUAL  An individual’s search for ULTIMATE or
and the DIVINE SACRED MEANING & PURPOSE IN LIFE.
 System of faith and worship.  ELEMENTS OF SPIRITUALITY
1. Fully integrated view of life
2. Search for meaning / purpose
5 elements of Religion 3. Desire to attain knowledge regarding
 BELIEFS the source.
 ORGANIZATION 4. Put reflective existence.
 EMOTIONS & VALUES  Religion can be considered the
 RITUALS AND CEREMONIES manifestation of one’s spirituality.
 SACRED OBJECTS & SPACES
POSITIVE & NEGATIVE EFFECTS
RELIGION

 PSYCHOLOGICAL, PERSONAL, &


SOCIAL/ COMMUNAL (SACRED)
BENEFITS
1. BETTER MENTAL AND OVERALL
HEALTH ESPECIALLY TO ADOLESCENCE
2. RELIGIOUS YOUTH ONE LESS LIKELY
TO BE VIOLENT
3. PAUL BLOOM- provides people a sense of
community and strengthens connection
between people which results to HAPPIER,
HEALTHIER, and MORE PRODUCTIVE
LIFE.

 LITERATURE, MUSIC, AND THE ARTS


- Gospel

 CHARITY AND HUMANITARIANISM


- provide help & raise money for those in need
-save lives, promotes human welfare
Ex. Raising funds, volunteering , donating,
etc.

NEGATIVE
 VIOLENCE, HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATION
& OTHER ABUSE OF POWER
 Holocaust, Adolf Hitler
 Noli Me Tangere, El FIlibusterismo

 WOMEN’S RIGHTS & GENDER ISSUES


 CONFLICT BETWEEN RELIGION AND
SCIENCE

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