Comparative Religion
Comparative Religion:
Religion is a common set of belief held by different individuals available within a society. Religion concerns itself with purpose, cause, and nature considered for the creation of a superhuman agency fitted with several moral codes. The codes provide guidance on how humans should conduct themselves throughout their life time. Religious beliefs are known to fall into a pattern of 8 different elements such as the belief system, community, central myths, rituals, an ethical system, experiences of the emotions, expressing religion in a material manner, and the ability of being sacred (Jacobs, 2005).
Religious Beliefs Patterns:
As a Christian, my religious beliefs fall into the already identified pattern to a certain extent …show more content…
The central myth on the other hand refers to the incident where Adam and Eve fed on the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden. This element does not hold much weight however.
Considering the ritual element, our religion does not allow us to work during the Sabbath day. This begins during the sunset on Friday as a way of marking the beginning of the Sabbath day. It however requires us to light candles and pray during the Sabbath while at the same time take wine and bread during the church service.
The ethical system element is provided with more emphasis and weight. We are required to follow the Ten Commandments as a form of enhancing peace as we live with others in our community. 'Emotional experiences ' element is not provided with much more weight in our religion however, a sense of togetherness is enhanced during the church services. The element of material expression within our religion holds much weight as the followers are expected to offer tithes in the form offerings. The offerings provided are a way of showing gratitude to God for what he has done for …show more content…
Falun Gong is an example of an emerging religion which provides a combination of religious beliefs and physical exercises. Considering the movement 's belief system, Falun Gong believes that there is a connection between the human mind-body and the universe and at the same time, they also believe in Karma. In addition to this, they pay attention to the ethical system which is provided with a lot of weight compared to the other systems. The followers of this movement are not allowed to smoke, gamble, take alcohol, engage in a homosexual behavior and premarital sex, and do drugs. Moreover, they are also required to keep their jobs and any involved secular connections with the world (Penny,
Religion is a common set of belief held by different individuals available within a society. Religion concerns itself with purpose, cause, and nature considered for the creation of a superhuman agency fitted with several moral codes. The codes provide guidance on how humans should conduct themselves throughout their life time. Religious beliefs are known to fall into a pattern of 8 different elements such as the belief system, community, central myths, rituals, an ethical system, experiences of the emotions, expressing religion in a material manner, and the ability of being sacred (Jacobs, 2005).
Religious Beliefs Patterns:
As a Christian, my religious beliefs fall into the already identified pattern to a certain extent …show more content…
The central myth on the other hand refers to the incident where Adam and Eve fed on the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden. This element does not hold much weight however.
Considering the ritual element, our religion does not allow us to work during the Sabbath day. This begins during the sunset on Friday as a way of marking the beginning of the Sabbath day. It however requires us to light candles and pray during the Sabbath while at the same time take wine and bread during the church service.
The ethical system element is provided with more emphasis and weight. We are required to follow the Ten Commandments as a form of enhancing peace as we live with others in our community. 'Emotional experiences ' element is not provided with much more weight in our religion however, a sense of togetherness is enhanced during the church services. The element of material expression within our religion holds much weight as the followers are expected to offer tithes in the form offerings. The offerings provided are a way of showing gratitude to God for what he has done for …show more content…
Falun Gong is an example of an emerging religion which provides a combination of religious beliefs and physical exercises. Considering the movement 's belief system, Falun Gong believes that there is a connection between the human mind-body and the universe and at the same time, they also believe in Karma. In addition to this, they pay attention to the ethical system which is provided with a lot of weight compared to the other systems. The followers of this movement are not allowed to smoke, gamble, take alcohol, engage in a homosexual behavior and premarital sex, and do drugs. Moreover, they are also required to keep their jobs and any involved secular connections with the world (Penny,