Yr 11 Nature of Religion Flashcards
(50 cards)
Enduring Questions and their relations
Questions that religions, cultures and individuals have attempted to answer for centuries related to purpose, relationships and life after death
Dynamic Religion
A religion that adapts to the culture and time, confronting issues
Living Religion
A religion that is practical and immersed in
Animism
Belief that spirits inhabit all objects and have influence on people and natural events
Semitic Traditions & Commonalities
Islam, Christianity, Judaism - Monotheistic and believe in heaven & hell as afterlife
Indus Traditions & Commonalities
Hinduism and Buddhism - often polytheistic and believe in reincarnation
The Supernatural Dimension (x3)
- Divine revelation that exceeds the power and capacity of human nature and natural reality - opposite to natural dimension
- It cannot be explained according to natural laws or occurrences
- It comes in different forms; monotheism, polytheism, animism
Transcendent religious worldview
The belief in a divine being or powers whose existence ‘goes beyond’ human limitations
Example of transcendent worldview
Christianity and prayer - they communicate to a deity beyond human limitations
Immanent religious worldview (x2)
- A worldview that recognises a divine being or powers as a constant reality
- An active and continuing presence among believers and the world
Example of immanent worldview (Buddhism)
Buddhism focuses on finding the truth within the human spirit by following the eight-fold path to reach enlightenment. The divine power is believed to be found within humans as Buddha lives within the believer
The characteristics of a religion (x4)
- Beliefs and Believers
- Sacred Texts and Writings
- Ethics
- Rituals and Ceremonies
Beliefs and Believers
Ideas considered true, that underlie the characteristics of the religion. Doctrines and creeds clearly express the beliefs of a faith
Sacred Texts and Writings
Oral and/or written texts, writings or stories at the centre of the religion
Rituals and Ceremonies
Process of actions and beliefs that have a beginning, middle and end. They are customs that involve deliberate and repeatable patterns of behaviour
Beliefs example
Belief in angels impacts a Muslim’s ethical decisions because they are aware Allah will know their actions
Beliefs…
Inform ethics to make decisions in contemporary times
Beliefs example
Belief in angels impacts a Muslim’s ethical decisions because they are aware Allah will know their actions
Sacred Texts…
Inform rituals as religions try to honour the writings of scripture in their practices
Sacred Texts example
Baptism is based on Jesus’ baptism in the Bible but adapted to suit modern times
How can a dynamic religion be demonstrated?
Through religious characteristics adapting to society
How can a living religion be demonstrated?
Through characteristics of working together
Living Religion example
The sacred texts can be used during rituals to focus on the foundations of a religion such as the Bible being read at Baptism
Dynamic religion example
Muslims refer to the Quran for modern bioethical issues such as IVF
