Religious Traditions
Elements of Religious Traditions Paper Religion is one of the most debated topics in all of history. For thousands of years religious traditions’ have developed, and over time have created critical issues in their studies. Whether it is Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, or New Age religions- all World Religions have many traditions in common. This paper will be talking about how religious traditions illustrate and encourage a relationship with the divine, relationship with sacred time and space (natural world), and a relationship with each other. This paper will identify major issues in the study of world religions and give specific examples from various religious traditions.
Relationship with the Divine There are several religions …show more content…
The first ideology, Ahimsa emphasizes on becoming a non- violent being also, mental, verbal and physical epitomizes their way of life. The living (humans, animals, plants) are considered sacred and valued beyond anything else. In order to attain their spiritual release, the absence of Ahimsa is essential. The second principle is Satya, which is the dedication towards truth and honesty. No form of deception is tolerated due to the fact that it goes against the teachings of Jainism. Asteya follows the same lines as Satya, with its emphasis on the deplorable act of theft. The fourth principle is Brahma-charya, which further cements the sanctity of marriage and prohibits any sexual acts with a non-spouse (Michael Molloy, 2010). Finally, the concept of Aparigraha preaches hinges upon the theory that focus on worldly possessions obstructs a person from reaching is an obstruction to spiritual liberation. It is imperative to a Jain that he/she must separate him/herself from externalities such as people or any material goods.
Relationship with Sacred Time A familiar term for the sacred reality, predominantly in the Western world, is God, and monotheism is the term that means a belief in one God. In some cultures, the term God often carries with it the conception of a Immense Person or a “divine being” with determination and complete intelligence or all knowing; who is kind and considerate and immeasurable in qualities. God is also called omnipotent (“having total power over the universe”) (Michael Molloy, 2010).
Relationship with Sacred Space (Natural
Relationship with the Divine There are several religions …show more content…
The first ideology, Ahimsa emphasizes on becoming a non- violent being also, mental, verbal and physical epitomizes their way of life. The living (humans, animals, plants) are considered sacred and valued beyond anything else. In order to attain their spiritual release, the absence of Ahimsa is essential. The second principle is Satya, which is the dedication towards truth and honesty. No form of deception is tolerated due to the fact that it goes against the teachings of Jainism. Asteya follows the same lines as Satya, with its emphasis on the deplorable act of theft. The fourth principle is Brahma-charya, which further cements the sanctity of marriage and prohibits any sexual acts with a non-spouse (Michael Molloy, 2010). Finally, the concept of Aparigraha preaches hinges upon the theory that focus on worldly possessions obstructs a person from reaching is an obstruction to spiritual liberation. It is imperative to a Jain that he/she must separate him/herself from externalities such as people or any material goods.
Relationship with Sacred Time A familiar term for the sacred reality, predominantly in the Western world, is God, and monotheism is the term that means a belief in one God. In some cultures, the term God often carries with it the conception of a Immense Person or a “divine being” with determination and complete intelligence or all knowing; who is kind and considerate and immeasurable in qualities. God is also called omnipotent (“having total power over the universe”) (Michael Molloy, 2010).
Relationship with Sacred Space (Natural