PPT-Religion

Those who try to prove that God exists a priori are guilty of impious curiosity For to do that is tantamount to making oneself the god of God thereby denying the God one seeks Giovanni Vico. 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. . People ask questions. Why does the sun rise and set? . When will it rain?. Why isn’t it raining?. How can we make it rain? . Why is there a universe?. Why do people suffer?. “Happy is he who gets to know . 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.. Do I have one?. Work together and brainstorm the question, what is religion. . What is religion?. A set of beliefs. Use the website below to look at the definition of religion as well as explore at least two world religions.. 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. 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. . Rubric/Checklist _____________. part 1 _____________. the . information needed _____________. ____Religion’s name. ____ Founder/founders. ____ Location of origination. 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.. 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. Trace the development of religious freedom in the United States. (8.25A). Describe religious motivation for immigration and influence on social movements, including the impact of the First Great Awakening (8.25B). 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.. 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.. 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).