Unit 1 Exam Revision Flashcards
(45 cards)
What is religion
A set of beliefs or practices involving a higher power and shapes how they live their lives and guides moral behaviour.
What are existential questions + examples
Deep questions about the nature of human existence. They delve into questions about life, death and what it means to be human.
- What is the meaning of life?
- Is there life after death?
- Who am I?
- How do I know if I’m doing the right thing?
What are the 9 aspects of religion
- belief
- Rituals
- Social structure
- sacred texts
- sacred stories
- Ethics
- Spaces, places, artifacts, times (SPAT)
- Spiritual experiences
- Symbols
What are beliefs
Ideas that are accepted by their adherents as true. e.g belief in one God in Christianity
What are ethics
Making decisions about right and wrong in a culture. Shapes how people live their life.
What are Rituals
Ceremonies with set out words or actions that have a meaning and are considered sacred. e.g prayer, baptism, the way you eat dinner every night.
What are Sacred Stories
Narratives explaining beliefs and history.
e.g. creation stories (aboriginal dance, stories in the bible)
What is Social structure
The way a religious tradition orders itself for various roles.
e.g priests having greater authority than the people
What are Spaces
Areas that are sacred/set apart for religious use but can be anywhere
e.g prayer corner, area inside a church
What are Places
Specific, physical locations with spiritual significance/considered sacred or holy.
e.g church building, Uluru, Jerusalem temple
What is an example of spaces vs places
Space: Area inside the church
Place: The church
What are Artifacts
Religious objects that have religious beliefs and are linked/used in religious traditions.
e.g scrolls, prayer beads, cross, clothing
What are Times
Important religious festivals or holy days.
e.g thanksgiving, Christmas, change of season
What are Spiritual experiences
When a powerful emotion is stirred by an experience; beliefs and emotions may combine together to induce spirituality.
What are Symbols
Something that stands for or represents something else. Often a physical object representing something non-physical.
What are Sacred Texts
Can be oral or written. To record and communicate to new generations the essential parts of a religious tradition.
e.g. bible, scrolls. chants, hyms, dances
What are the key beliefs of Healthism
- Humans have the desire to be healthy, which is the main goal in life.
- The experience of suffering wakes someone to their purpose and causes them to feel alive.
- Humans feel a deep connection to the earth - need it to supply them with the things they need to be healthy+survive.
- We are physical beings, there’s no afterlife.
What are symbols in Healthism + describe them
- Apple - good health, nourishment + growth
- Infinity Symbol - balance, wholeness, pursuit for wellbeing. Recognises cycle of health -> maintained + replenished.
- Mountain Peak - Journey to a healthy lifestyle (won’t be easy)
What are artifacts of Healthism + describe them
- Fitness/Smartwatches - act as a companion to help people achieve their health goals. Often used in rituals
- Journal - Daily reflection on health, diet, fitness and mental wellbeing.
What are sacred texts of Healthism + describe them
- Recipe Book - ways to make food to sustain a healthy life. A food pyramid which gives recommendations to healthy food choices.
- Fitness guides - gives people specific guidelines and instructions to how someone should approach fitness and what must be done to keep this a consistent ritual.
How are symbols linked to belief
They represent beliefs
How are Artifacts linked to belief
A physical reminder of beliefs
How are sacred texts linked to belief
preserves beliefs, gives a clear understanding of beliefs.
Into the Wild: an example of a meaning system found in society
Materialism - meaning through money, possessions, status
