Religion is the state of being grasped by an ultimate concern‚ a concern which qualifies all other concerns as preliminary and which contains the answer to the question of the meaning of our life. As dynamic‚ living realities‚ religions help provide meaning for those who follow them. There are many different characteristics of religion that interact to create a dynamic‚ living religion. Characteristics such as beliefs‚ sacred texts and rituals are some of many that explore these interactions.
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There are several characteristics of religion that create a dynamic living religion. These being belief and believers‚ sacred texts and writings‚ ethics and rituals and ceremonies. Sacred texts and writings go hand in hand with beliefs and believers. This is because beliefs determine what was originally written in the sacred texts and over time these writings determined what beliefs the later generations would have. It is accepted that the sacred texts and writings are revelations from god and
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surprising then that the world’s major Religious Traditions share many characteristics. Using the characteristic headings from the Oxford Studies of Religion text book: - Name each of the characteristics of religion. - Write a comprehensive definition for each characteristic. For each characteristic‚ give TWO detailed examples from the Christian tradition‚ and ONE detailed example from another tradition. (1 ½ - 2 pages) Religion provides us with a set of beliefs‚ values and attitudes‚ a focal point
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Living Religion Assignment 1 Professor Mceachin Submitted by: Rosanne Clouse February 03‚ 2013 If I were an outsider looking at earth from a religious standpoint‚ I would be confused. I would have to ask myself if religion is a system of beliefs or is it a cultural way of life. As I researched this paper I found my self-separating religion from faith. The Earth is divided into many religions‚ and each of these religions thinks that theirs is the only true religion. Depending on the
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Characteristics of Religion Beliefs: In an unseen world of God(s)‚ spirits or natural forces About human nature or life About the natural world About the afterlife Beliefs can unify people Believers: Who are believers? (Adherents) How can beliefs give them identity? Followers accept the worldview of the religious tradition to which they belong and the make sense of life in light of these beliefs. Beliefs are put into words through sacred texts and writings. These help people to make sense of and
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Definition: Supernatural Dimension The supernatural dimensions is the belief in the existence of beings or powers beyond the realm of the natural world is an important defining element of a religious worldview. Different religions have their own unique responses to the question of the exact nature of the supernatural dimension. The supernatural is that which is not subject to the laws of nature‚ that which is said to exist above and beyond nature. supernatural exceeds the ordinary limits of
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Explore the ways in which these characteristics interact to create a dynamic‚ living religion A religion or religious system is a dynamic‚ living reality. While it can be identified and studied through characteristics such as rituals and sacred texts‚ it is in essence a living thing‚ which is given expression through all its characteristics. As dynamic‚ living realities‚ religions help provide meaning for those who follow them. It is not possible for any religion to exist with doctrines‚ but without
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THE FOUR CHARACTERISTICS OF RELIGION INTERACT TO CREATE A DYNAMIC‚ LIVING FAITH TRADITION” Religion is the belief and worship of an extraordinary and supernaturally controlling power that has developed and become an essential factor in the way humans have ordered and made sense of the world in which we reside in and is defined by its characteristics. To create a dynamic‚ living and breathing religion‚ it must have all of these characteristics that distinguish and separate a religion from others
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Characteristics of African religion A Supreme being: Throughout most of Africa there is belief of a supreme being‚ described by one or more names‚ either in terms of activities or place of abode. African people relate to or worship God through praying‚ singing and dancing‚ making sacrificial offerings‚ dedications and invoking blessings. In many respects‚ the attitude given toward the supreme creator resembles the respect given to African rulers. According to African tradition certain procedures
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CHARACTERISTICS OF RELIGION: CHRISTIANITY BELIEFS AND BELIEVERS Understanding that god wants a relationship with his followers and that he is almighty. SACRED TEXTS AND WRITINGS The Bible ETHICS Sex before marriage‚ gay marriage‚ abortion‚ euthanasia RITUALS AND CEREMONIES Praying‚ going to church. Easter and Christmas. CHARACTERISTICS OF RELIGION: JUDAISM BELIEFS AND BELIEVERS Prayer to be directed to god and no other. The words of the prophets are true. One god‚ The and of Jerusalem. Jewish
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