PDF-Unit 2 Religion and Belief Systems

Animism ShintoWhat is AnimismOldest form of religious belief Stone AgePracticed in African American and some East Asian areasWhat is AnimismSimply it is the belief that all objects animate or inanimat. Ancient Religions. Elaborate/Explain: . Why war . and conflict are important throughout World History.. A.C.E.S Question. What is a Government?. What is a Republic?. What is Anarchy?. What is the relationship between the Dynastic Cycle and the Mandate of Heaven?. Animism – Animism . is the belief in the existence of spirits, demons, or gods that inhabit animals and other natural phenomena. Animists believe that even geographic features like a mountain, a tree, a river, or an idol made of wood or stone might be inhabited by a god. or belief work at the . EHRC . – engaging . with employers . Sue Coe, Programme Head, . Equality and Human Rights Commission. Sue.coe@equalityhumanrights.com. 02. Why I will fight to bear my cross: Four devout British Christians take their battle for religious freedom to human rights judges. What are the six thinking hats?. Tool for group discussion and individual thinking. Means by which groups can think together more effectively. Different coloured hats symbolise different thinking ‘directions’. Understanding Differing Belief Systems. Religions vary from country to country, city to city, and village to village. Yet, in Canada we live in a multicultural society where religion means many different things to many different people all in one place. Since differing belief systems and worldviews are quite diverse, understanding this diversity is essential for Western culture. Understanding where other’s gain their own comprehension, by sharing thoughts, values, and spirituality with others will help guide each of us into accepting that we are all unique individuals with the same goal yet differing beliefs.. 1. RELIGION and NON-RELIGION. 2. Students learn about:. The religious dimension of human history. New religious expression. Non-religious worldviews. The difference between religious and non-religious worldviews. Branches of Religion. polytheistic monotheistic. Examine the images and create a meaning for polytheism and monotheism. Brainstorm examples of monotheistic and polytheistic religion. . Chapter 14. Two Basic Questions. Throughout every time period and in every place humankind has lived, humans have searched for the answers to two questions; . Why do we live and why do we die?. Durkheim. David Voas. Department of Social Science. University College London. The respondent perspective. What . do . our respondents care about? . What . matters to them? . What . affects the way they think and act, even if they’re unaware of the influence? . RELIGION. ?. A religion consists of supernatural power or powers that are regarded as the creators and maintainers of the universes. Religion establishes beliefs and values that define how people worship the divine being or divine forces. This topic also includes the debate between . Copleston. and Russell – . see anthology notes.. KEY TERMS. Atheist – someone who does not believe in God. Strong atheist – someone who is very clear that God does not exist and believes that arguments that he does are dangerous. This is often someone who wants to ‘warn’ others of the dangers of religion.. Lascaux.... Caves of Lascaux…. Animism. The founder of the anthropology of religion was Sir E.B. . Tylor. Religion was born as people tried to understand conditions and events they could not explain by reference to daily experience.. POST 1945 . (1 unit: 6 weeks; 2 unit 5 weeks). 1 . Contemporary Aboriginal Spiritualities. 1a discuss how Aboriginal Spirituality is determined by the dreaming:. Kinship. Ceremonial life. Obligations to the land and people. secular. You use secular to describe things that have no connection with religion.. Christian. Christianity is a religion that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ and the belief that he was the son of God..