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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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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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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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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Summary: In the article “Pandemic or Panic” (2010) by Brian Molloy and the article “Hindsight is easy” (2010) by Erica Grove‚ they both discuss the way WHO response to the outbreak of H1N1 influenza and they present different perspectives on how the money was spent on and how the resource was distributed. Molloy is neutral about the WHO’s response of H1N1 influenza outbreak‚ while Molloy is highly skeptical. First‚ Molloy argues that WHO send everyone into a panic about H1N1
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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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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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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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is most effective for achieving the group’s goal. The purpose of group decision making is to decide on well-considered‚ well understood‚ realistic action toward goals every member wishes to achieve (Johnson and Johnson‚ 2009). Not only is it important for the group to make a decision together‚ they need to focus on making the most appropriate decision for the matter at hand. The text list five major characteristics of an effective group decision; the resources of group members are fully utilized
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Name:darren Class:E7H Critical response of Molloy and Grove’s article Topic:H1N1 Summary H1N1 is a swine flu which was outbreak all over the world in 2009 and 2010.Molloy and Grove both discuss the action that government take to solve this crisis‚ but have very different views about its value. While Grove is positive about the effort that government did‚ Molloy is highly skeptical. He argues that H1N1 is not as serious as we expect and government has overreacted the
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