Introduction to World Religions
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What is a worldview?

A worldview is a collection of beliefs about life and the universe.

What are the two main belief systems discussed in the text?

  • Religious Belief Systems and Spiritual Beliefs (correct)
  • Religious Belief Systems and Secular Beliefs
  • Religious Belief Systems and Worldviews
  • Spiritual Beliefs and Atheism

    • Spiritual Belief Systems are structured and organized like Religious Belief Systems.

    False

    What does the term 'religare' mean?

    <p>To tie together or to bind fast.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four key aspects of religion according to the text?

    <p>Religion is a collective phenomenon, concerned with ordering behavior related to the sacred and supernatural, involves beliefs and moral prescriptions, and expects followers to adhere to specific practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is defined as the doctrine or belief in one supreme God?

    <p>Monotheism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of the word 'SPIRITUALITY' as used in the text?

    <p>The quality or state of being concerned with religion or religious matters: the quality and state of being spiritual.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the study of God and (formal) religions called?

    <p>Theology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the elements of a religious belief system?

    <p>A religious belief system includes myth/doctrine, rituals, text or scriptures, sacred spaces, and beliefs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of Holism in the text?

    <p>The synthesis of entities into organized wholes that are greater than the sum of their parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the key elements of Spirituality described in the text?

    <p>The key elements of Spirituality are holism, quest for meaning, quest for the sacred, and self-reflective existence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term that refers to a collection of beliefs about life and the universe held by people?

    <p>Worldview</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a religious belief system?

    <p>It emphasizes personal experiences over structured beliefs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A spiritual belief system always requires affiliation with a specific church or denomination.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Latin word that refers to the concept of religion, meaning "something done with overanxious or scrupulous attention in detail"?

    <p>Religio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Latin verb "religare" translate to?

    <p>To tie together, to bind fast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of religion, as stated in the text?

    <p>Religion is an inherently individualistic pursuit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text say is expected of followers of a religion?

    <p>To follow a set of practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which religious group held the largest global population in 2015, according to the Pew Research Center?

    <p>Christians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following terms refers to the belief in one supreme God?

    <p>Monotheism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of the term "spirituality" as provided in the text?

    <p>The quality or state of being concerned with religion or religious matters: the quality and state of being spiritual.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of the term "theology" as provided in the text?

    <p>The study of religious faith, practice and experience: the study of God and God's relation to the world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of the term "philosophy" as provided in the text?

    <p>The study of ideas about knowledge, truth, the nature and meaning of life; a set of ideas about how to do something or how.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Religion and spirituality are essentially the same thing.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The text suggests that spirituality is something that is developed within an individual.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The text indicates that religion is a more open-minded and questioning approach to belief than spirituality.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text say is the primary focus of religion?

    <p>What pleases man</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Religion and spirituality both emphasize the importance of following man's standards.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core difference between religion and spirituality as described in the text?

    <p>Religion is more concerned with external practices, while spirituality emphasizes inner experiences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is "theology" defined as in relation to the distinction between religion and spirituality?

    <p>Theology is a study of God's way to humans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is "philosophy of religion" defined as in relation to the distinction between religion and spirituality?

    <p>The philosophical study of the meaning and nature of religion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of myths in a religious context?

    <p>Religious narratives/stories providing a framework for religious beliefs/practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some common themes found in myths across different cultures?

    <p>Origin/creation, Heroes, Apocalypse, Tricksters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Doctrines are typically passed down orally from one generation to the next.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Bible is an example of a text that has undergone multiple translations, while the Qur'an has been maintained in its original Arabic.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the literal meaning of the word "Qur'an"?

    <p>The recitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a ritual, as defined in the text?

    <p>A patterned, recurring sequence of events; a religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of sacred spaces in religious context?

    <p>Places for worship; this is where prayers and services are taken place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a belief, as defined in the text?

    <p>An acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof; a religious conviction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Holism is a philosophy that emphasizes the importance of the individual parts of a system rather than the whole.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the "quest for meaning" in spirituality?

    <p>Looking for the real meaning and purpose of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the "quest for the sacred" in spirituality?

    <p>Looking for the real beliefs of God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Self-reflection in spirituality is about simply observing one's thoughts and feelings.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to World Religions and Belief Systems

    • Individuals interpret the world differently, this perspective is called a worldview.
    • A worldview is a collection of beliefs about life and the universe held by people.

    Religious Belief System

    • Structured around a moral code, belief in one or more deities, and the supernatural ability to affect the universe.
    • A structured set of beliefs and practices centered around the understanding of the divine, the nature of existence, and moral values.

    Spiritual Belief

    • Closely related to religious belief systems, but not structured.
    • Some choose to believe in an afterlife and follow moral codes but aren't affiliated with a particular religion.

    What is Religion?

    • An organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god or a group of gods.
    • Derived from the Latin word religare, meaning "to tie together."
    • Defined as an organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god or a group of gods (Merriam-Webster dictionary 2014).
    • From Latin word religio refers to “something done with overanxious or scrupulous attention in detail” (Bowker 1997).

    Belief System

    • An ideology or set of principles that help interpret everyday reality.
    • Could include religion, political affiliation, philosophy, or spirituality.
    • Shaped and influenced by various factors.

    Types of Belief Systems

    • Polytheism: Belief in multiple gods.
    • Monotheism: Belief in one supreme God.
    • Atheism: Disbelief in the existence of a personal god.
    • Agnosticism: Belief that the existence of God cannot be known.

    Religion, Spirituality, Theology and Philosophy

    • These terms relate to the study of belief and meaning in life.

    Religion vs. Spirituality

    • Religion is an institution established by man often with control, morality and other purposes,
    • Spirituality is born in a person and develops within them,
    • Religion is dogmatic, requiring adherence to rules without questions.
    • Spirituality is about questioning and reasoning to decide one's actions.
    • Religion often focuses on pleasing man, while Spirituality focuses on pleasing God.
    • Religion follows man's standards and gives promises after-life,
    • Spirituality seeks God through oneself in the here and now,
    • Religion does not question while Spirituality questions everything.
    • Religion focuses on what pleases man, while being spiritual focuses on what pleases God.
    • Religion follows man's standards, while spiritual focuses on what pleases God.

    Elements of Religion

    • Myth/Doctrine: Religious narratives that provide a framework for religious beliefs and practices.
    • Myth/Doctrine are religious narratives/stories providing a framework for religious beliefs/practices. They codify world views by giving understanding of how the world works.
    • Rituals: Patterned, recurring sequences of events in religious or solemn ceremonies.
    • Sacred Texts/Scriptures: Holy texts that contain the life of God.
    • Sacred Spaces: Places for worship.
    • Beliefs: A religious conviction, acceptance of existence or truth without prior proof.

    Elements of Spirituality

    • Holism: Synthesis of entities into organized wholes greater than the sum of their parts.
    • Quest For Meaning: Seeking the purpose and meaning of life.
    • Quest For the Sacred: Seeking real life beliefs of God.
    • Self-Reflective Existence: Choosing to look at oneself internally and externally, acting upon affirmation to literally be.

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