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Religion is seen as an integral part of human experience and a distinctive answer to the human need for ______ in life.
Religion is seen as an integral part of human experience and a distinctive answer to the human need for ______ in life.
meaning
The Latin word Religio, which signifies reverence for the gods, translates directly to the English term ______.
The Latin word Religio, which signifies reverence for the gods, translates directly to the English term ______.
religion
Religion is described as a complex system involving experiences, images, beliefs, feelings, rituals, texts, symbols, and institutions, all of which enable individuals and communities to ______, express, and live out their most fundamental relationships.
Religion is described as a complex system involving experiences, images, beliefs, feelings, rituals, texts, symbols, and institutions, all of which enable individuals and communities to ______, express, and live out their most fundamental relationships.
identify
Sacred texts, beliefs, ethical systems, rituals, and ceremonies serve to both confirm religious beliefs and provide ______ on how one is to live, guiding adherents in their daily lives.
Sacred texts, beliefs, ethical systems, rituals, and ceremonies serve to both confirm religious beliefs and provide ______ on how one is to live, guiding adherents in their daily lives.
As a response to the human search for meaning, religion seeks to answer what are termed the 'enduring questions of human ______', exploring themes of existence, purpose, and destiny.
As a response to the human search for meaning, religion seeks to answer what are termed the 'enduring questions of human ______', exploring themes of existence, purpose, and destiny.
A sense of meaning derived from religion can provide purpose in life, sustain individuals through difficult times, and guide ______ behavior, influencing how people act and relate with others.
A sense of meaning derived from religion can provide purpose in life, sustain individuals through difficult times, and guide ______ behavior, influencing how people act and relate with others.
Religion as a worldview encompasses how one views the world, understands it, relates to others, and treats the environment, incorporating one's most fundamental ______ and values.
Religion as a worldview encompasses how one views the world, understands it, relates to others, and treats the environment, incorporating one's most fundamental ______ and values.
The supernatural dimension in religion refers to beliefs that are not worldly and are beyond human understanding, presenting a ______ power that humans often turn to for hope and guidance.
The supernatural dimension in religion refers to beliefs that are not worldly and are beyond human understanding, presenting a ______ power that humans often turn to for hope and guidance.
The supernatural, often associated with concepts like Heaven, Hell, or Dreamtime, is defined as being above or beyond what is natural or explicable in terms of natural ______ or phenomena.
The supernatural, often associated with concepts like Heaven, Hell, or Dreamtime, is defined as being above or beyond what is natural or explicable in terms of natural ______ or phenomena.
Most religions include a supernatural dimension that is beyond human limitation and comprehension, such as Christianity with its belief in God in the ______, which forms part of the religious worldview.
Most religions include a supernatural dimension that is beyond human limitation and comprehension, such as Christianity with its belief in God in the ______, which forms part of the religious worldview.
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Religion
Religion
A worldview acknowledging a divine being or powers beyond the human and/or dwelling within the individual.
What contributes to a Religion
What contributes to a Religion
A complex system of experiences, beliefs, feelings, rituals, texts, symbols, and institutions that help individuals and communities connect with fundamental relationships.
Practices used within religion
Practices used within religion
Sacred texts, ethical systems, rituals, and ceremonies confirm beliefs and guide followers on how to live ethically.
Religion and the Search for Meaning
Religion and the Search for Meaning
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A sense of meaning can...
A sense of meaning can...
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Worldview
Worldview
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Supernatural Dimension
Supernatural Dimension
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Supernatural Dimension
Supernatural Dimension
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Study Notes
- Religion is a worldview acknowledging a supernatural dimension.
- It involves belief in divine beings or powers beyond human capabilities, sometimes dwelling within individuals.
- Religion addresses the human need for meaning in life through a worldview recognizing a supernatural dimension.
- The term "religion" comes from the Latin word "Religio," meaning reverence for the gods.
What Constitutes a Religion
- Religion is a system of experiences, images, beliefs, feelings, rituals, texts, symbols, and institutions.
- This enables individuals and communities to identify, express, and live out their fundamental relationships.
- Religion provides adherents with a source of meaning that goes beyond both their life and the world.
- It gives believers a specific set of beliefs and practices that give meaning to their lives.
- Sacred texts, beliefs, ethical systems, rituals, and ceremonies are used to:
- Confirm beliefs.
- Provide guidelines on how to live.
- Examples include:
- Christian adherents following the 10 Commandments for ethical living
- Jewish adherents following the 613 Mitzvot.
The Search for Meaning
- Religion responds to the human search for meaning by seeking answers to enduring questions.
- Throughout history, humans have sought answers to these questions.
- Evidence from thousands of years ago shows humans expressing religious beliefs.
- They have also sought to control and shape aspects of their lives like:
- Hunts
- Harvests
- Rainy seasons
- Fertility
Sense of Meaning
- A sense of meaning can:
- Provide life purpose.
- Sustain during difficult times.
- Guide ethical behavior.
- Influence interactions and relationships with others.
Religion as a Worldview
- Religion is a way of viewing the world, understanding it, relating to others, and treating the environment.
- A worldview incorporates fundamental beliefs and values.
- Every religion exemplifies a worldview.
- Every person or culture holds some type of worldview.
Supernatural Dimension
- The supernatural dimension is something that cannot be physically seen.
- It is based on beliefs beyond human understanding.
- This involves a divine power.
- Humans use the supernatural dimension as a source of hope and guidance.
- Examples include:
- Heaven
- Hell
- Dreamtime
- Galaxies
- God
- Supernatural refers to what is beyond natural law or phenomena.
- Religions typically include a supernatural dimension within their worldview.
- This indicates the existence of beings or powers beyond the natural or human world.
- These possess powers/abilities beyond human control, limitation, and comprehension.
- Most religions include a supernatural dimension, such as the existence of God in the Trinity in Christianity.
- In Islam and Judaism, God also has a supernatural dimension.
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