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Religion

Religion. What is “ religion ”? (Define) Organizes system of beliefs, ceremonies, practices, and worship that centers on one or more gods. How do you think religion is spread? Trade, conquest (military), migration, missionaries Why might some people be drawn to certain religions?

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Religion

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  1. Religion

  2. What is “religion”? (Define) Organizes system of beliefs, ceremonies, practices, and worship that centers on one or more gods. How do you think religion is spread? Trade, conquest (military), migration, missionaries Why might some people be drawn to certain religions? Hope, enlightenment, emotional security, guiding force for behavior or morals, ????????

  3. What are some positive things about religion? Sets of morals/guidelines, hope during tough times, provide inner strength to believe in something greater than yourself What are some negative things about religion? War/fighting, persecute innocents, abuse of power in the name of religion (13th century Catholic leaders), divide countries/people What are the major religions of the world today? Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam

  4. Warm up • In a short paragraph (3-7 sentences) answers the following questions: • Why do you think people identify with various religions?

  5. World Religion and Ethical Systems

  6. Ethical Systems • Guide to human behavior • Formula for distinguishing between right and wrong

  7. Religion • Religion- organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, practices, and worship that centers on one (Monotheism) or more (Polytheism) Gods.

  8. Religion • Theocracy- a form of Government controlled by a religious leader

  9. Religion and History • Guides human belief and actions • Helps people understand the natural and human world • Offers a guide to right and wrong • Provides insight into human hopes and fears

  10. Religion and History • Religion is a unifying force • Societies build a sense of unity and identity around spiritual traditions.

  11. Religion and History • Religion is a divisive force • People work to spread and defend their religious principles. They will even die for those principles.

  12. Human beings are spiritual animals. Indeed, there is a case for arguing that Homo sapiens are also Homo religious. Men and Women started to worship gods as soon as they became recognizably human; they created religions at the same time they created works of art…These early faiths expressed the wonder and mystery that seem always to have been an essential component of the human experience of this beautiful yet terrifying world. Like art, religion has been an attempt to find meaning and value in life, despite the suffering that flesh is heir to. • People are naturally Religious • People have no need of Religion • People only believe in what they can see • People created religious beliefs out of fear. • They both express suffering human beings must endure • They first appeared around the same time in human history • They both place value on truth and beauty • They are both used to find life’s meaning.

  13. Confucianism • Using the provided handout and pg. 294 in your book, fill in the information for the selected four categories; God/Gods, Beliefs, Things held Sacred, and Relationships

  14. Vedic FaithsHinduism and Buddhism

  15. Hinduismis the predominant religion34 of the Indian subcontinent, and one of its indigenous religions. Hinduism includes Shaivism, Vaishnavism and Śrauta among numerous other traditions. It also includes historical groups, for example the Kapalikas. Among other practices and philosophies, Hinduism includes a wide spectrum of laws and prescriptions of "daily morality" based on karma, dharma, and societal norms. Hinduism is a conglomeration of distinct intellectual or philosophical points of view, rather than a rigid common set of beliefs.

  16. Shiva is the Supreme God and has five important works: creator, preserver, destroyer, concealer, and revealer

  17. Vishnu is the All-Pervading essence of all beings, the master of the past, present and future, one who supports, sustains and governs the Universe and originates and develops all elements within. Vishnu governs the aspect of preservation and sustenance of the universe, so he is called "Preserver of the universe".

  18. Warm Up 9-15-2011 • Using your worksheets from yesterday, • Please write a short paragraph, 3 – 5 sentences, that explain any similarities that may exist between Hinduism and Buddhism. • Ex. Beliefs, Concepts, Rituals, etc.

  19. Buddhism

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