PPT-Introduction to Religion

Types and Locations Religion amp language are the foundations of culture confer amp reflect identity Spreads through diffusion Cultural landscape Churches mosques cemeteries shrines statues symbols. 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. Presented by: . shelby. . renae. . hohler. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. By: Mark Twain. Introduction. Huckleberry Finn, a boy of a lower social class who is troubled by society, tries to understand religion. In the novel, not only are characters telling him that praying will answer his wishes but, he sometimes believes that hell is more appealing than heaven. . WHAT IS RELIGION?. SOME THEORIES ON THE SOCIAL ORIGINS OF RELIGION AND THE EARLIEST FORMS OF RELIGION. MAJOR PERIODS OF RELIGIOUS CHANGE. DEFINING RELIGION. Substantive. Rites and practices related to a belief in spiritual beings.. 2012-09-27. Typical Agenda. Attendance. :15 Announcements / . Administrativa. :17 Student . Presentations: . :17 In . the Religious Calendar and . :22 Religion . in the . News. :27 Discussion . of the scripture . Pre-Buddhist Shaman religion. http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/200421408-001/The-Image-Bank. July 27, 2011. Features of Bon religion. Shamans or priests who go into a trance in order to communicate with supernatural entities. Shamans can be women or men.. Definition – What is a religion?. Illustration – Sketch symbols/visuals you think of when you hear the word . religion.. Examples – What are some examples of religions you . know?. Non-Examples – What are some non-examples . Revelation 17. Revelation . 17 . Introduction. Revelation . 17 . Introduction. The Bible makes a clear distinction between true and false religion.. Jesus calls Himself . “the truth” . and calls the devil . Dawn of the Common Era. Mesopotamian Religion. Greco-Roman . Religion. Classical Greek Philosophy. Hellenistic Philosophy. Monotheism. Zoroastrianism. Abrahamic Religions. Judaism. Christianity. Islam . Reason for Studying World Religions. More contact with people of other religions. Global conflicts have religious labels. Globalizaion – more interaction with others. Religion is the main component of peoples worldviews. DO NOW: Read Introduction. Shinto is one of the two major religions in Japan.  The other is Buddhism.  Shinto began in the prehistoric period.  Shinto stresses an appreciation for the beauties of nature.  The earth, sky, sea, sun, moon, and the stars are worshipped as gods.  The sun is worshipped as the goddess Amaterasu, ancestress of the Japanese emperors.  The moon is the male god, while Mount Fuji is the mountain goddess.  Shinto festivals are held throughout the year, especially at the change of seasons in spring and fall. Many centuries later, Buddhism was introduced to Japan.  Buddhism and Shinto are quite different in their beliefs.. Religion plays a significant role in the lives of . Americans. High for industrialized nations but somewhat less than poor nations. Gallup. Secularization. Sociologists have often argued that the role of religion is in long-term decline within advanced capitalist nations. EMP Chapter 4. pp. 52-67. 1. In the popular mind, there is a connection.. People commonly believe that morality can only be understood in the context of religion. Most philosophers find this view to be baseless.. 2012-10-22. Typical Agenda. Attendance. :15 Announcements / . Administrativa. :17 Student . Presentations: . :17 In . the Religious Calendar and . :22 Religion . in the . News. :27 Discussion . of the scripture . Religion. A set of beliefs . an explanation of the origins and purpose of humans and their role on earth. existence of a higher power, spirits or god. Which involves rituals, festivals, rites of passage and space (religious landscapes).