...Response • Recognize ways in which organized religion influences people’s lives. • Define common terms related to the study of religion. Week Two: Indigenous Sacred Ways • Describe the importance of relationships to indigenous religions. • Identify examples of roles and observances held sacred by indigenous peoples. Week Three: Hinduism • Describe the Hindu philosophical systems and forms of worship. • Explain the origins of Hinduism. Week Four: Buddhism • Explain the origins of Buddhism. • Describe Buddhism’s theological foundations and spiritual practices. Week Five: Daoism, Confucianism, and Judaism • Compare and contrast the theological foundations and spiritual practices of Daoism, Confucianism, Hinduism, and Buddhism. • Explain the origins of Judaism. • Describe Judaism’s theological foundations and spiritual practices. Week Six: Christianity and Islam • Explain the origins of Christianity. • Explain the origins of Islam. Week Seven: Monotheistic Religions • Compare and contrast the theological foundations and spiritual practices of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Week Eight: New Religious Movements & Religion in the 21st Century • Compare and contrast new religious movements with well established religions. • Estimate the impact of religious pluralism and the interfaith movement on the future of organized religion. Week Nine: Making Connections • Communicate with people of different religions about their beliefs and practices. Course...
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...College of Humanities HUM/130 Version 5 Religions of the World | Copyright © 2009, 2007, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course studies the major religions of the world. Topical areas include Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Indigenous Cultures, Islam, Judaism, and Taoism. Students will be objectively studying the origins and major figures and comparing and contrasting each of the major religions. During this course each student will visit a religious site and interview a person of an unfamiliar faith. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Note: All assignments (not discussions) must be submitted along with a Certificate of Originality (COO). The COO is in the Course Materials and is an Attachment to the COO post in the Main section. Course Materials Fisher, M. P. (2005). Living religions (6th ed.). New Jersey: Prentice-Hall...
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... | | |HUM/130 Version 6 | | |Religions of the World | Copyright © 2009, 2007, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course studies the major religions of the world. Topical areas include Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Indigenous Cultures, Islam, Judaism, and Taoism. Students will be objectively studying the origins and major figures and comparing and contrasting each of the major religions. During this course each student will visit a religious site and interview a person of an unfamiliar faith. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view...
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...Foundations of Mythology Evee Perry HUM 105 August 4th, 2014 Meggie Fitz-Randolph Foundations of Mythology Introduction Mythology has been used in popular literature, popular television, and throughout many different cultures worldwide. Each time questions are answered understanding is gained. This essay will strive to answer some important, though provoking questions. With each question answered the goal is more knowledge and understanding of the topic and more understanding of thyself. By answering these questions the foundations of mythology can be better understood. Basics of Myth First, let’s consider how the word myth is used popularly. In popular literature, popular television, and throughout human interactions the word myth is uses to address or categorize what is really and what is not real. Throughout society myths are used in stories and legends told. Overtime these stories become part of everyday life. This embedment into everyday lives happens through watching science fiction movies, reading fiction books, and other types of literature whether verbal, text, or movies that are about mystical characters. Some more popular legendary and traditional stories told throughout time include that of St. Nicholas, Santa Claus, the Easter bunny, the tooth fairy, and even the stork. These type of myths were created for young children but there are some that are geared towards adults. According to Leonard (2004), "Official myths like the Illiad and Odyssey...
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...Foundations of Mythology Michael C. Moore World Mythology/105 February-11-2013 Greg Underwood Foundations of Mythology Myth usually defined as a story that may be traditional or legendary that usually references some supernatural event and in most cases the story will be fiction and non-fiction. The word “myth” comes from mythology, which means in itself a fable or story but most likely the word “myth” in today’s society is known as an untruth or not real. When a person uses this word after a statement has been said the person is basically saying that the statement, which was stated is untrue or false claiming that the statement has no validity to it. In the academic world the word “myth” is thought in the terms of studying what myths are in relations to history of humanity, and in most cases the researching of the myth’s story and how it is within human society. A myth is a combination of fiction and non-fiction built into the society to make the story both interesting and amazing, although some of the information may be unbelievable it will still hold interest in the real world. Many of these myths or stories try very hard to provide a lesson for society to enhance itself and overcome obstacles while struggling with humanity’s issues. In general Myths have the same themes or seem to address the same questions because society needs to have answers to what simply cannot be answered. In most cases society tends to be afraid of...
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...Foundations of Mythology Mythology is often approached with many questions. For some these questions come with confusing answers that may want to send a person running for the hills. Starting with a simple question such as, what is a myth? Starting with basic questions may ease fears and doubts about studying mythology. This paper will attempt to define a myth and will also look at the similarities between myths and different cultures, the relationship between mythology and religions, and how mythology is relevant in today’s society. Myths Defined When we hear the word myth today it is commonly associated with something false. Often myths are related to stories, fables or tales that are not based on facts but traditions or legends that have been passed on throughout time. A myth is a traditional or legendary story, usually concerning some being or hero or event, with or without determinable basis or fact or a natural explanation, especially one that is concerned with deities or demigods and explains some practice, rite or phenomenon of nature. (“Mythology,” 2009) In an academic context the word myth is defined as narratives with legendary plots and mythic elements, while anthropologists define myths negatively as pre-modern thought patterns. (Tofighian, 2010) Similarities Myths from all different cultures share similar themes such as, what is the purpose of life, how we got here, and why do we behave and act the way we do. Myths were used to explain why people...
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...Christopher Von Allmen The FINAL Question In this final task, I would like to touch up on two different things. First I would like to talk about the presence of the cultural contributions that we associate with Ancient Israel and New Testament Christianity that are present and “at work” in my experience and how these aspects of cultural tradition seem to have waned, dissipated, or even been intentionally forgotten. As this course played out, it made my mind go in an array of different directions in thinking. One thing that I noticed is just how much my culture is embedded in Christian culture. It goes from how Christian holidays dominate the American calendar. Our national motto, "In God We Trust," is inscribed on all our currency. Our president takes his oath of office with this hand on a Bible. And our Pledge of Allegiance declares that we are "one nation under God." And how our laws are based where you can’t steal, and can’t murder. These facts, and many more, contribute mightily to American culture. Around 78% of Americans are Christian however the remaining 22% of non Christians are still influenced by a Christian culture. Lets talk about the Justice System that America has. The criminal and justice system of America employs a Judeo-Christian requirement of having witnesses testify and in British and American jurisprudence; witnesses are part of “due process of law. The Bible stays, “One witness is not enough to convict a man accused of any crime or offense he may...
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...FOUNDATIONS OF MYTHOLOGY SHORT ANSWERS 1 Foundations of Mythology short answer Hum/105 7/6/12 FOUNDATIONS OF MYTHOLOGY SHORT ANSWERS 2 Myth use popularly by told a tale or story any story very ancient can be called a myth. Myth is a word used back in the Greek times as ancient narratives. Even though myth was a word used in the old Greek times it still is getting discussed. In contrast myth is used in academic context that is a text that living people narrate their different and unique answers and turn them to simple questions. Myth have a definition, but the way myth come to mind is that it is a word used for when someone is wanting to explain or give a story about something that happened about the old ancient times and the old history of wars. Myths from different culture around the world address such similar or universal themes because myths introduces cultures who make them, most myths are always created in the values and attitudes of the creator that created them. There are just one creator but different cultures, cultures belief that the creator of earth and mankind is God. Everyone around the universe always thinking who created the earth. Even though there are some cultures that belief in God being the creator there was cultures that belief in different Gods. There are relationships between belief,knowledge...
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...From the beginning of time, men have had continuous arguments over religion. Religion has been the greatest source of disagreement between cultures. Even the foundation of America was built on religious freedom, as Puritans from Great Britain came to the United States to practice their religion freely. The biggest religious disagreement, however, has been between the Catholics and the Jews. Years ago, a man was crucified for saying he was God’s Son. His name was Jesus Christ. Those who followed his teachings were names Christians; and Christians soon resented Jews for their sinful act. This tension between Christians and Jews lead to increasing hate towards one another. Not too long ago, anti-Semitism was common. Anti-Semitism led to the death of an entire population during the holocaust. Luckily, the church took measures to rectify this anti-Semitism with the publication of Nostra Aetate. In 1965, the Vatican II Council completely transformed the church’s policies and theology with this document. Nostra Aetate signifies “In Our Time” and it is from the first line of the declaration as is customary with Roman Catholic documents. Indeed, in our time, the ill sentiments towards Jews have changed tremendously. Nostra Aetate is a unifying document that has not only led to peaceful coexistence of the Catholic and Judaic faith but also understanding of many other faiths. Ultimately, it has enabled the education of Catholicism in universities, as well as in organizations. The Nostra...
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...application. The big fuss comes about because many people you take away a child's choice and ability to decide for themselves. Oftentimes parents teach their children their religion from an early age so they stick with them for the rest of their lives. Nowadays a lot of children who grew up in the church are falling away from it and going about life on their own. But what exactly do parents do to keep them in the church? The religious beliefs of a parent not only affect their life, but can also change the way they think and what they believe both religiously and not. They call this kind of upbringing brainwashing, because you are raising them to thinking what and sometimes how you think. As a parent you are to train a child in the way they should go through life in regards to their spiritual walk. They are teaching them about their religion at earlier and earlier. According to Wendy Thomas Russell in her PBS article “How young is too young to talk to your kids about religion?” kids between the ages of 4 and 6, are prepared to start exploring spiritual ideas and concepts. Although this is true at the ages of 12 and 13, it may be too late says Ms. Russell. They do this so the child grows up with a rooted foundation of their religion. Despite this foundation a lot of children are falling away from the church and entire religions themselves. There are many reasons as to why someone, mostly teens who just started college would decide to abandon their childhood faith. These reasons include...
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...and Religion: Bridging the Great Divide EVER since science began drifting away from religion, centuries ago, each has dreamed of subsuming the other. Scientists, in their boldest moments, speak of explaining away all the mysteries by empirical inquiry, leaving no need for ancient wisdom. And the faithful, fervently believing in spiritual forces unmeasurable by any meter, find it absurd that God's children would aspire to heaven solely by building telescopes and computers -- scientific Towers of Babel. They have longed for a reality beyond the shadowplay of the material realm. Left between these extremes are many people who are both scientific and religious, and confused about whether a bridge can ever cross the divide. Every few decades, this hope for reconciliation, or ''dialogue,'' experiences a revival. The most recent may be the biggest, with books, conferences and television shows trying to find a common ground between two fundamentally different ways of thinking about the world. In the 1970's scholars tried to merge science with Eastern religion; the emphasis now is on rejoining science with monotheistic, usually Christian, faith. Not all the work is motivated by religious passion. In his new best-selling book, ''Consilience'' (Knopf), the Harvard biologist Edward O. Wilson tries to revive the Enlightenment dream of a unified system of knowledge that would embrace not only the sciences but also morality and ethics, removing them from the uncertainties of religion. Here...
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...Common Practice in Religion Paper REL/133 October 15, 2014 Common Practice in Religion Paper We as people have an opinion about religions whether we believe in it or do not. As a society have made religions part of our social conversations, part of our life’s, and even a day to day ritual. Too many of us go by a type of book to worship from or worship a divine being, but we follow the beliefs and customs that religion is based for. Religion means a different thing to all human beings all around the world, but in a whole it comes down to one purpose which eventually means different to everyone. Define what Religion is Religion is a word that means many different things to every human being. Though the textbook stats that religion was originally from Western Civilization. When the word religion is broken down, the word “religio” define to mean “awe to the Gods” which comes from the Latin world. Most religions use a book or a type of scripture which is part of their everyday lives and that is the main tool to guide them to their beliefs and ritual’s in many religions such as Zen Buddhism also Tribal Religion they do not use any type of scriptural text but use what they call an oral religion in which it has been passed from one generation to the other. The textbook also stats that religion is a type of system that most human beings follow by worship or a God or gods, different types of prayers, rituals, and a code of morals. Religion is mostly based on eight elements: belief...
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...Foundations of Mythology The purpose of this essay is to answer a few short questions concerning the word myth. I will be giving details and definitions in my own words to explain how the word myth is used, common mythological themes, the differences between mythology, religion, and belief, and whether or not I believe if mythology is relevant. The word myth is used popularly to explain or tell a story or legend that is not fully truthful. Portions of the story maybe true but other portions of the story are exaggerated or told in a way that the person understands. Tall tales, fairytales, or urban legends are examples of myths that help explain things to people or children especially in a way they can understand. The statement, “It’s a myth” means that the story is not true, there is little truth in the story, or an explanation of the unknown. For example, as a child many of us are told about the boogey man. He is a mythological creature created to spook or scare children into behaving or to stay away from dangerous places. The boogey man is a common mythological theme told across different cultures. Each culture has a name for the boogey man, such as the Chupacabra, the Lady in Black, Bloody Mary, the Man under the bed, or the most common of all the Devil. The myth of an allege boogey man was created to scare children or bring fear of the unknown. The myth of the boogey man explains to children that there are bad people or places in the world and to be cautious. Another common...
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...Spirituality (Group 3) Question 1: Can one have high EQ and low SQ and vice versa? In our day to day professional or public life is high EQ but low SQ useful? a) Yes, one can have high EQ and low SQ, but we believe that if one possesses SQ he has sufficient EQ too. b) So, in our opinion, vice versa may or may not be true. c) In our day to day life high EQ with low SQ can be use full in various practical events. For eg: if you need to catch a crowded train / bus to reach your office on time, you do not need a SQ neither do you need this when you are bargaining with your vendors (when one is not making a recurring business with the vendor) d) One of the negative aspects of having a high EQ, will result in being selfish, angry and self-centered. e) The integrity, honesty, humility, creativity, values, self-awareness etc. forms an integral part of one’s spiritual quotient whereas emotions like fear, anger, happiness, anxiety etc forms an integral part of one’s emotional quotient. Question 2: Is there a long term and short term EQ? a) Yes, there are long term and short term EQ’s. b) Long term EQ is what is exhibited in a child unconditional love to his or her parents or vice versa. This displays the true character of the individual. c) Short term EQ is what is exhibited by a drama artist on stage or an individual to achieve his certain short term goals (good or bad). This can be situational in nature as well. Question 5: Is being subjective...
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...2014 How religion and spirituality facilitate and or frustrate our search for meaning Introduction It is through encountering different facets of life through direct involvement, service rendering, and emersion into different programs that finally result into religion. Having the conscience to call on the idea why we hold into these values, the central question of faith creeps in, that sets out different denominations. All this are directed to the search of God with the foundation based on faith, furthermore in the realm of this, the dignity to hold on faith is decremented by the confusion and emotional burden (Bryant 1). Faith and Spirituality To find true meaning in life, religion and spirituality both facilitate and frustrate the efforts to establish this basis of concerned life. They can however, promote a firm foundation for one to stand on but leave the anomaly whether one can stand firm on belief. To solve such a dynamic, this echoes the aspects of spirituality. Ancient people come out with ideologies that created Gods and Goddesses in order expandiate on the things that seemed hard for them to understand. Storms, catastrophes, death, and art are found to be unknown. Through learning, this has been pushed these deities far away in the abyss. Despite the extensive research for all these meanings, still there exist uncertainties such as death, suffering, and the meaning of life. When this falls in to be void, people run for solace on religion and spirituality...
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