Religio
To bind
Why we study other religions
Better world view
Religion is
Undefinable
What does the church look for
Us to respect other religions
Liturgy
Set of forms for public religious worship
Ecumenism
Led by the Holy Spirit
Seeks the union of all Christian faith
Evangelization
From the root word “gospel”
Sharing of the good news
Witnessing
Giving testimony of ones religious faith to another
Myths
Ancient stories
4 elements
- Scripture
- Beliefs & practices
- Sacred time
- Sacred places
What is scripture … example
Stories passed down from generations
Death of Jesus
David and Goliath
What are beliefs and practices … example
Doctrines and moral code
Commandments
What is sacred time … example
Important time for religion / church
Lent / rosh hashana
What is Sacred places … example
Place of holiness
Church / synagogue