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. Jeffrey Haynes, . London Metropolitan University, UK. 1. Two years on: the Arab Spring and democratisation. The democratic direction of the Arab Spring in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is neither clear cut or unidirectional. . 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 . By . Aingaran,Sam,Joesph,Luke,George. ,. Mason and Arian. Maya Gods!. The ancient Maya had over 150 gods. They have 5 extremely important gods. Here are the top 5 gods:. Itzamn. because he is the lord of heaven.. 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.. 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.. 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.. 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.. Unit 1. Outcomes needing to be addressed this unit:. 1. Define . ‘supernatural’ . and . ‘natural’ . dimension. 2. Discuss . ‘. transcendent’ . and . ‘. immanent. ’. religious worldviews. 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). 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. 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).