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Which concept best aligns with Foley's statement, 'The Land is the mother and we are of it'?
Which concept best aligns with Foley's statement, 'The Land is the mother and we are of it'?
- Kingdom of God.
- Land rights intrinsically tied to identity and belonging. (correct)
- The transcendent nature of humanity.
- Baptism ensuring entrance to heaven.
How does Yunupingu's declaration, 'Our land is our life,' most directly relate to contemporary social issues?
How does Yunupingu's declaration, 'Our land is our life,' most directly relate to contemporary social issues?
- By highlighting Indigenous perspectives on land rights and cultural survival. (correct)
- By promoting Eastern practices of yoga and Buddhism.
- By downplaying the importance of environmental justice.
- By emphasizing the spiritual experience over the human one.
How does Chopra's statement, ‘We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human experience,’ reflect shifts in religious adherence?
How does Chopra's statement, ‘We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human experience,’ reflect shifts in religious adherence?
- It suggests a return to traditional baptismal practices.
- It illustrates a decline in environmental ethics.
- It is a call to express the Trinity through environmental justice.
- It highlights a growing interest in personal spirituality outside traditional religious frameworks. (correct)
In what way does Aquinas's view that ‘Since humans are created in the image of God, he has within him a perfection’ relate to the concept of the transcendent?
In what way does Aquinas's view that ‘Since humans are created in the image of God, he has within him a perfection’ relate to the concept of the transcendent?
How does Russell's assertion that ‘Good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge’ contribute to understanding the transcendent?
How does Russell's assertion that ‘Good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge’ contribute to understanding the transcendent?
How do historical events like the Lebanese Civil War and the Sri Lankan Refugee Crisis exemplify ‘Changing patterns of adherence’?
How do historical events like the Lebanese Civil War and the Sri Lankan Refugee Crisis exemplify ‘Changing patterns of adherence’?
According to 'We have peace through our Lord Jesus Christ’ Romans 5:1, what role does faith play in achieving peace?
According to 'We have peace through our Lord Jesus Christ’ Romans 5:1, what role does faith play in achieving peace?
How does the statement, 'a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ’ Philippians 1:6, relate to inner peace?
How does the statement, 'a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ’ Philippians 1:6, relate to inner peace?
According to ‘my peace I give to you.’ Matt 22:36, how does the Kingdom of God relate to peace?
According to ‘my peace I give to you.’ Matt 22:36, how does the Kingdom of God relate to peace?
How does the teaching of ‘Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.’ Matt 5:43-45, promote non-violence?
How does the teaching of ‘Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.’ Matt 5:43-45, promote non-violence?
How does Martin Luther King's assertion that ‘there can be no peace without justice’ connect to religious teachings on peace?
How does Martin Luther King's assertion that ‘there can be no peace without justice’ connect to religious teachings on peace?
What is the significance of the statement, ‘Love your God’ Matt 22:37, in the context of religious adherence?
What is the significance of the statement, ‘Love your God’ Matt 22:37, in the context of religious adherence?
How does C.S. Lewis's advice to ‘Forgive yourself’ contribute to inner peace?
How does C.S. Lewis's advice to ‘Forgive yourself’ contribute to inner peace?
In what way does the passage, ‘Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.’ Matthew 29:19, relate to expressing the Trinity?
In what way does the passage, ‘Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.’ Matthew 29:19, relate to expressing the Trinity?
How do adherents embodying death and resurrection in baptism find a ‘death’ to the old self and birth to the new life?
How do adherents embodying death and resurrection in baptism find a ‘death’ to the old self and birth to the new life?
According to ‘God took man and placed him in the garden of Eden, to cultivate and take care of it’ (Gen 2:15), how should adherents view environmental ethics?
According to ‘God took man and placed him in the garden of Eden, to cultivate and take care of it’ (Gen 2:15), how should adherents view environmental ethics?
What does this section of Laudato Si 67 teach about becoming disciples of Jesus through the idea of expressing this community based on love : ‘The earth was here before us and has been given to us’?
What does this section of Laudato Si 67 teach about becoming disciples of Jesus through the idea of expressing this community based on love : ‘The earth was here before us and has been given to us’?
What does is mean to ‘Have love’ for future generations?
What does is mean to ‘Have love’ for future generations?
What is the purpose of Operation Noah?
What is the purpose of Operation Noah?
Why does Desmond Tutu feel environmental issues are ‘one of the greatest moral challenges of our time’?
Why does Desmond Tutu feel environmental issues are ‘one of the greatest moral challenges of our time’?
Flashcards
Land as 'Mother'
Land as 'Mother'
Indigenous Australians view land as a source of rights and integral to their identity and existence.
Yoga and Buddhism
Yoga and Buddhism
Eastern practices like yoga and Buddhism are becoming more widespread.
Transcendent
Transcendent
A concept referring to something beyond normal human experience, often related to spiritual or divine realms.
Changing Adherence
Changing Adherence
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God as Peace
God as Peace
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Inner Peace Completion
Inner Peace Completion
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Kingdom of God
Kingdom of God
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Non-Violence
Non-Violence
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Justice
Justice
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Love Your God
Love Your God
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Forgive Yourself
Forgive Yourself
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Social Cohesion
Social Cohesion
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Expressing the Trinity
Expressing the Trinity
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Symbol of Baptism
Symbol of Baptism
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Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Gifts of the Holy Spirit
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The Teaching of Stewardship
The Teaching of Stewardship
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Love for Future Generations
Love for Future Generations
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Environmental Action
Environmental Action
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Study Notes
- The land is viewed as a maternal figure, with people being intrinsically connected to it, as Dennis Foley states, "The Land is the mother and we are of it."
- Dr. Yunupingu emphasizes the vital connection between land and life, stating, "Our land is our life."
Reasons for New Religious Expressions
- Deepak Chopra suggests a spiritual perspective on human existence, stating, "We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human experience."
- Eastern practices like yoga and Buddhism have seen increased popularity
Concept of the Transcendent
- St. Thomas Aquinas suggests humanity possesses innate perfection due to being created in God's image, stating "Since humans are created in the image of God, he has within him a perfection."
- Bertrand Russell suggests love and knowledge are the foundation of a good life, stating "Good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge."
Changing Patterns of Adherence
- The Lebanese Civil War in the 1970s influenced changing patterns of adherence
- The Sri Lankan Refugee Crisis in 2009 influenced changing patterns of adherence
Religion and Peace
- God is considered the origin of peace, referred to as Yahweh Shalom (Judges 6:24), meaning "the LORD Is Peace."
- Peace is given through Jesus Christ, "We have peace through our Lord Jesus Christ" Romans 5:1
- Inner peace is a work that God will complete, "a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ." Philippians 1:6
- The Kingdom of God provides peace, "my peace I give to you." Matt 22:36
- Jesus promotes non-violence, "Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." Matt 5:43-45
- Martin Luther King stating there can be no peace without justice
Loving God and Forgiving Yourself
- "Love your God" Matt 22:37
- "Forgive yourself" C.S. Lewis
Baptism and Social Cohesion
- Baptism is considered a divine ordinance
- Baptism encourages social cohesion and love among followers, "have love for one another" John 13:34-35.
- Baptism provides purpose through expressing the Trinity, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." Matthew 29:19.
- The candle procession in baptism symbolizes a call to the light of Christ
Symbolism of Baptism
- Baptism embodies death and resurrection
- Baptism involves aspersion, immersion, or infusion of water symbolizing cleansing
- Baptism parallels the story of Jonah, offering "death" to the old self and birth to a new life
- Baptism signifies rebirth and forgiveness, "repent and be baptised… And you will receive the gifts of the holy spirit" (Acts 2:28).
Environmental Ethics
- Environmental ethics involves building the Kingdom of God
- Stewardship involves the responsibility to love, protect, and respect God’s creation
- Humanity was placed in the Garden of Eden to care for it, "God took man and placed him in the garden of Eden, to cultivate and take care of it" (Gen 2:15).
Justice and Sustainability
- Justice and sustainability influence adherents to become disciples
- Community should be based on love, "Have love" for future generations. "The earth was here before us and has been given to us" (Laudato Si 67).
- Operation Noah encourages environmental action
- Desmond Tutu calls climate change "one of the greatest moral challenges of our time."
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