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Religions and Belief Systems. Belief Systems/Religions. Ask Three Main Questions. Provide guidance. Values Interaction with natural environment Shows place of humans in the universe Gives purpose and meaning to life. Why are we here? What happens when I die? How shall I live my life?.
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Belief Systems/Religions Ask Three Main Questions Provide guidance Values Interaction with natural environment Shows place of humans in the universe Gives purpose and meaning to life • Why are we here? • What happens when I die? • How shall I live my life?
Polytheism & Monotheism Polytheism Monotheism Belief in one true deity (e.g.. Judaism, Christianity, Islam) Deity = god • Belief in many gods/goddesses (e.g. Hindu, Shinto, Egyptians, Romans, Greeks, Aztecs, etc) • All not always worshipped equally
How did religion develop in history? • Early civilizations were polytheistic – especially gods involved with nature • As civilizations became more complex, new questions and concerns emerged Major belief systems/religions