Culture Flashcards
Aspects of identity that is central to who you are
Religion, background
What does remember who you are mean
To face their past
Remember life
Responsibility
What are the two meanings of religion
Tie bind together
Organizer system of beliefs and rituals centering a supernatural being or beings
Religion means
Sharing its-
Participating in its-
Being a part of a-
Sometimes being a part of a-
Beliefs
Rituals
Community
Culture
5 things world religions have in common
Rituals
Gives instructions on how humans to act toward each other
Scripture
Sacred days
Gathering places
3 reasons people feel connections to religion
Theological beliefs
Community and culture
Rituals to worship
7 traits of culture
Humans create culture
Culture consists of ways of doing things
Culture is public
Culture comes from tradition
Culture is made up of rule-governed actions
Culture becomes established in institutions
Culture gives us our identity
Symbol- definition
Helps us communicate shared ideas or beliefs through a physical object or image
Why are symbols important to culture
Symbolize or represent meaningful things within a culture
Ritual-definition
Bodily actions surrounded by language that makes symbols effective in culture
4 characteristics of a ritual
Passes on tradition
Needs our bodies
Is accompanied by words
Creates community
Why are rituals important to culture
Express our beliefs
Celebrate certain experiences