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A ncient Greece What were the Greek gods like Earliest Greeks like all primitive peoples feared the unknown Nature uncontrolled spirits could do them harm They saw the spirits as monsters part human part animal part imagination. The Scopes Trial in 1925 dealt with whether or not the theory of evolution could be taught in the classroom. . http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/scopes/scopes.htm. A jury in Tennessee was to decide the fate of . Ivan Strenski. IAHR, Toronto, 16 August 2010. Philosophy of (Lived) Religion. “Philosophy of Religion” . ‘. philosophy’ AND ‘religion’. Both terms need . to be unpacked, scrutinized, fleshed out. . Piety & Practice. Inevitability: a Problem. Traditional accounts of the Reformation. A.G. Dickens. Caricature of late-medieval Church :. Corrupt, only concerned with enrichment. Poor levels of piety, inept priesthood.. This unit will involve you exploring the links between science and religion. During lessons you will learn about scientific theories on the evolution of the world and the origin of life and how these theories compare to a range of religious creation stories and beliefs about life and mankind.. Definition of ritual. A ritual . must fit into four categories. These four categories are that it must be a repetitive social practice, it must be set off from the routines of day to day life, it must follow some sort of ritual schema, and it must be encoded in myth. Ritual often has its roots in myth and religion, tying itself to ancient practices between the divine and humans. However, a ritual does not have to be religious in nature; graduation ceremonies and birthday parties are rituals as well. Vodun. Definition of Vodun/Voodoo. Voodoo can be defined as a religion that is derived from African polytheism and ancestor worship and is practiced chiefly in Haiti. (Merriam Webster). Background of Vodun. cohesion Spec. How and why attitudes to the roles of men and women have changed in the UK.. Different Muslim attitudes to equal rights for women in religion and the reasons for them.. The nature of the UK as a multi-ethnic society, including the problems of discrimination and racism.. US History. Unit 1. Events and . Ideas #8. Essential Question:. What changes and challenges occurred with religion and religion freedom during colonial times and around the time of the founding of the United States?. 6. th Grade UBD - Unit 8 - Religion and Culture in Africa. Essential Question. How did contact with other religions change life in Africa?. Preview. Traditional Religion in Africa. - . For thousands of years, the native-born people of Africa have practiced traditional religions.. Contributions and Implications. for Well-Being and . Sustainable Development Goals . An Address at the Tenth Annual. United Nations Psychology Day (2017) . :. Headquarters of the United Nations, New York, USA. INCLUSIVE & EXCLUSIVE DEFINITIONS. One way of defining religion is to see it in terms of the functions it performs for society or . individuals.. Yinger. ,. . Religion is . 'a . system of beliefs and practices by means of which a group of people struggles with the ultimate problems of human life. 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. Chapter 13. Sociologists and religion. How religious beliefs and practices affect people’s lives.. How religion is related to stratification systems.. DO NOT TRY TO EVALUATE THE TRUTH OF RELIGIOUS TEACHINGS..