PPT-Unit 1: What is Religion?

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 others 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. 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?. 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.. Religion and morality In a pluralist society. Religion In A Pluralist Society. In a pluralist society in which a separation between church and State . has. . occurred. , the power of religion to determine politics and laws can be seen . 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. . 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.. R v. Big M drug Mart 1985. R v. Big M Drug Mart. Sunday, May 30, 1982- Calgary. Big M Drug Mart was pen for business and allowed several transactions. The Lord’s Day Act (1906)- s. 4- “it is not lawful for any person on the Lord’s Day (Sunday)…to sell offer for sale or purchase any goods, moveable possessions or other personal property”. 1. Side 1. Definition of Religious Art. : Art that expresses a spiritual message. It includes drawing, painting, sculpture, icons, stained glass, calligraphy. . and graffiti.. . It can be art produced by a person who is religious, or contains a religious theme, or has been paid for by a religious group or organization. It can be art that produces a spiritual response in a person.. 1. Side 1. Definition of Religious Art. : Art that expresses a spiritual message. It includes drawing, painting, sculpture, icons, stained glass, calligraphy. . and graffiti.. . It can be art produced by a person who is religious, or contains a religious theme, or has been paid for by a religious group or organization. It can be art that produces a spiritual response in a person.. 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. Bill of Rights. The First 10 . Amendments to . the U.S. Constitution. “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”. Bill of Rights. The First 10 . Amendments to . the U.S. Constitution. “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”. Religious beliefs in the ancient Mesopotamian world underwent an interesting evolution toward a universal, central deity, as both a power in the universe and an object of worship.. This was instrumental to the rise and spread of . Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. Provided . Fish. for Food. Used for . Trading. . Used for . Travel. . Provided . Water. to Drink. Provided . Fertile . S. oil. for Farming. How did the geographical features of the Fertile Crescent impact the civilizations?. 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).