...Religions of Ancient Origin 22 indicative hours The focus of this study is the response of religions of ancient origin to the human search for ultimate meaning and purpose. The five religious traditions of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism are NOT to be studied. Syllabus Outcomes: P1 describes the main characteristics of religion and belief systems P2 identifies the influence of religion and belief systems on individuals and society P6 selects and uses relevant information about religion from a variety of sources P7 undertakes effective research about religion, making appropriate use of time and resources P8 uses appropriate terminology related to religion and belief systems P9 effectively communicates information, ideas and issues using appropriate written, oral and graphic forms Content: Students are to select TWO religions of ancient origin to study from the following: - Aztec or Inca or Mayan - Celtic - Nordic - Shinto - Taoism - an Indigenous religion from outside Australia |Students learn about: |Students learn to: | ...
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...How can we answer questions about creation and origins? Learning from religion and science: Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Humanism – Year 9 About the unit This unit suggests activities that can be used in teaching and learning about creation and origins. It can be adapted to local circumstances and for different age groups. It illustrates the provision of the non-statutory national framework for religious education (RE) and can be used or adapted to deliver an agreed syllabus or other guidelines. This unit focuses on creation and origins of the universe and human life and the relationship between religion and science. It aims to deepen pupils’ awareness of ultimate questions through argument, discussion, debate and reflection and enable them to learn from a variety of ideas of religious traditions and other world views. It explores Christianity, Hinduism and Islam and also considers the perspective of those who do not believe there is a god (atheists). It considers beliefs and concepts related to authority, religion and science as well as expressions of spirituality. Pupils have opportunities to discuss, question and evaluate important issues in religion and science. They also have opportunities to reflect on and evaluate their own beliefs and values, and the beliefs and values of others, in relation to questions of truth and purpose. This unit can be adapted for other religions – using responses from other religious traditions to the key questions, including accounts...
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...that there are six different key theories on the origin of religion. The first theory that may explain where religion originated from is the Biological Theory; In this theory it is believed that religion developed as humans evolved. According to this theory when the human race first started out it is believed that we did not have the neurological notion of religion. But as time passed evolution and natural selection has chosen humans who have evolved to have deeper meaning in life by asking how and why questions and thus giving them a greater chance of survival and be able to procreate to pass on these neurological genes that help them process life this way. The second theory...
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...University of Phoenix Material Cosmic Myths Worksheet Choose two myths from each of the following myth categories: creation, flood, afterlife, and apocalypse. Answer the following questions for all eight myths. Creation Myths |Myth 1: |Religion or culture of origin: | |Myth 2: |Religion or culture of origin: | • Who created the world? o Myth 1: o Myth 2: • Who were the main characters involved? What was the process? o Myth 1: o Myth 2: • What was the motivation to create the world? o Myth 1: o Myth 2 • How did humankind come into being? o Myth 1: o Myth 2: • Did the original creator maintain involvement in the newly created world? o Myth 1: o Myth 2: Flood Myths |Myth 1: |Religion or culture of origin: | |Myth 2: |Religion or culture of origin: | • Who or what caused the flood? o Flood Myth 1: o Flood Myth 2: • Who were the main characters involved? o Flood Myth 1: o Flood Myth 2: • What was the motivation for causing the flood? ...
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...some theories of the origin of religion were started. The first theory of the origins of religion was the animist theory. During this time Edward Tylor, who was a leading figure in anthropology came up with a theory that said “primitive” people believed that souls were not only found in people but in all of nature” (1). Things like plants, animals, mountains, rivers, even the entire world itself was seen as being alive with spirits of all kind. People viewed these spirits in many different ways therefore, it became a part of life of “primitive” societies to pray to these spirits, offer sacrifices, and avoid offending them. “Ultimately, this animistic view of the universe produced this religion that would worship the sky, earth, and water” (1). Max Muller, who was also a leading figure in anthropology, had his mind set on another theory, which is the nature- worship theory. According to this theory, “primitive” people became aware of things such as the changing of the seasons, the tides, and the phases of the moon. The people decided to personalize them thus giving names to things such as the sun, the moon, and so on. “They also began to describe the activities of these forces with tales that eventually became mythology” (1). Muller became convinced that he found the key to origin of all religions: “Primitive” people identify the forces in nature, personify them, created myths to describe their activities, and eventually developed pantheons and religions around them” (1). The...
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...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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...Journal Research-Religious Element Comparing Five Religions Cultural values help in determining the way we reason and respond to situations. Religion is a part of those cultural values that are sometimes conflicting between dissimilar religions. This journal will describe five different religions: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism while further explaining their origin, popularity and commonalities. Five Different Religions-Descriptions and Popularity Christians believe in one God. Christianity’s main text is the old and new testaments in the Bible. In addition, Christians live by the idea of the Holy Trinity: God the father, son and Holy Spirit (BBC.com, 2011). With 2.18 billion followers, Christianity is therefore the...
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...Cosmic Myth Worksheet Jbone Eng/155 Mythology in Literature and Life Cosmic Myth Worksheet Choose two myths from each of the following myth categories: creation, flood, afterlife, and apocalypse. Answer the following questions for all eight myths. Creation Myths Myth 1: GENESIS | Religion or culture of origin: HEBREW | Myth 2: Big bang theory | Religion or culture of origin: science | * Who created the world? * * Myth 1: “GOD created the heavens and the earth.” The Earth was formless and empty.”The spirit of God was hovering over the waters. * Myth 2: Big bang theory is that the universe is a hot dense mass that was and Continues to rapidly expand. The theory is that the universe expanded so rapidly that it exploded. * Who were the main characters involved? What was the process? * Myth 1: GOD, Jesus was the main characters involved in the creation of the world. God spoke the creation of the world into existence. Jesus existed before the creation of the world. * Myth 2: Monsignor Georges Lemaitre proposed the theory in 1927. Also Alexander Friedman as well as Edwin Hubble and Fred Hoyle were involved in this theory. The process was theorized that the universes’ rapidly expansion...
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...1981 and 1983, the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act and Title VII. Aboubaker, is a black man and a Muslim, he alleged race, national origin, and religious discrimination. He also was retaliated against, and was exposed to a hostile work environment. All claims were dismissed besides that he was allegedly discriminated against by the county by not being allowed to interview for an entry level drain inspector position. He felt this was based on his religion, race, or national origin. Because he was a union employee, he had the first opportunity to apply for the position if he was qualified. The county argued that it had a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for not interviewing the plaintiff. They claimed Aboubaker was insubordinate on several occasions, which Aboubaker denied and that he was not hired for the job because he was not qualified. Aboubaker had been unable to find work so he sued for past and future lost wages and benefits. Shortly thereafter he went through a divorce and became homeless. Compensation for emotional distress, as well as punitive damages was sought after as well. This compensation was denied by the Defendant stating there was no basis, and cited insufficient evidence. At the end of the trial the jury found that the defendant denied the plaintiff the opportunity to interview because of his race, national origin or religion. According to ALM Media (2014) he was awarded...
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...“Critical Thinking – Hinduism Worldview” Hinduism is the world's oldest extant religion, with a billion followers, which makes it the world's third largest religion. Unlike other religions, Hinduism is a way of life, a Dharma, the law that governs all action. It has its own beliefs, traditions, advanced system of ethics, meaningful rituals, philosophy and theology. In this paper I will attempt to explain my view on Hinduism worldviews and will also elaborate on differences between Christianity and the Hinduism religion. The question of Origin asks "How did life begin?", "How did I come into existence? There is no central person to whom Hinduism can trace its origin unfortunately. The word “Hinduism” is not to be found in the scriptures, making it difficult to present a moment in time when the movement launched. Hinduism is a system that “attempts to maintain a complex polytheism on the one hand, and an earth-based worship of nature on the other” (Hindson and Caner, 263). Somewhere in the middle, these two religious impulses collide, and Hinduism is born. The question of Identity seeks to identify "What does it mean to be a human?" Hinduism states that humans are the highest of all creation. Souls can take many births in lower forms to get the eligibility to be born as human. Life can form lower than human beings, such as insects, plants and animals to name a few. The question of meaning/purpose asks, "Why does mankind exist?”, “Why do I exist?" In Hinduism they...
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...Assignment title) Introduction/Abstract (Optional – Here you can describe the worldview you are analyzing and give some of the history of its origin and development if you like.) Part I - Analysis of ______________________ (Your selected Religion/Philosophy) (Each paragraph to follow must minimally be supported by one properly cited reference to your assigned study materials, or outside sources using APA formatting. Remember that you must use three sources throughout the paper, two of which are your assigned sources; you may refer to outside references but make sure they are properly documented. Remember that every claim made by the religion/philosophy must be properly documented). Origin (Each of these categories should be treated with a separate paragraph properly titled. Do not discuss the origin of the religion itself, but how the religion answers the origin questions). Identity Meaning Morality Destiny Part II – Comparison and Contrast of ______________ with a Biblical Worldview (In the following comparison and contrast section you must document all religious and theological claims you make. For Christianity you must use Scripture, for the other religion/philosophy you must use your other sources. You must have minimally one reference to Scripture to support a Christian claim per paragraph). Origin (Each of these categories should be treated with a separate paragraph properly titled). Identity Meaning Morality Destiny Conclusion...
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...will find religions have similarities despite individual practices.” Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all relate to each other, yet all have distinct differences. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are three monotheistic religions that share many beliefs. Jews and Muslims stress the singularity and unity of God, addressing one all-powerful God and through him all things are made. Christians share this belief, however, difficulty arises when identifying Christianity as monotheistic when trying to understand or decipher God as the Holy Trinity and Jesus as the Son of God. According to all three religions, God is the origin of existence and He alone provides basic rules for guidance. Universally, God is merciful and through God one is given strength to be more like what one ought to be (Christ, Muhammad, etc.). All three religions believe humans are superior creatures on Earth and were made in God’s vision, created with mystery, allowing for growth and discovery. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam claim to have received the final revelation; through a scholarly standpoint one can see the three are intertwined; sharing origins, history, beliefs, and future. Judaism and Christianity both acknowledge the Bible, Prophets, and Jesus; despite the conflicting views of Jesus as the Son of God and Jesus being a “false Prophet.” Islam acknowledges Muhammad and the Qur’an as the final revelation, yet Muslims acknowledge Jesus as a Prophet. Ultimately these three monotheistic religions believe...
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...Employee Discrimination in the Workplace Abstract In today’s business environment, it is really common to discriminate employees against the law. Employee discrimination is where a worker is treated differently, usually worse than others in the workforce. Most common types of discrimination include race, gender, national origin, religion, age and disability. Over the years, there have been many types of federal laws prohibiting job discrimination. Some of the laws include the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits employee discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin. The Equal Pay Act protects men and women who perform the same and equal work in the same establishment from sex-based wage discrimination. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act protects individuals who are the ages of 40 years and over. The American with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act, which protects qualified individuals with disabilities who work in the federal government. Also the Genetic Information Act which prohibits employment discrimination based on genetic information about an applicant, employee or former employee. Employee discrimination can take in the form of adverse action that can affect the employee economically. Although discrimination is not intentionally meant, there are some employers who will discriminate against employees. Could you imagine being limited by something that has nothing to do with your skill or ability? If you look at the...
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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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...issue and full text archive of this journal is available at www.emeraldinsight.com/1759-0833.htm Religious beliefs and consumer behaviour: from loyalty to boycotts Religious beliefs Khalil Al-Hyari, Muhammed Alnsour and Ghazi Al-Weshah 155 Al-Balqa’ Applied University, Al-Salt, Jordan, and Mohamed Haffar Received 28 March 2011 Accepted 8 June 2011 Brunel University, Uxbridge, UK Abstract Purpose – In a constantly changing and increasingly globalised world, religions still play a significant role in influencing social and consumer behavior. The purpose of this paper is to develop a conceptual model that explores the link between religious beliefs and consumers’ boycotts towards particular products. Certain important concepts are linked to boycott, these include: conspicuous consumption of global brands, animosity and country of origin. Design/methodology/approach – First, a critical literature review on empirical consumer animosity, conspicuous consumption, religion, and consumption studies is undertaken. Second, qualitative techniques are used to collect the primary data. This is undertaken with reference to the case study of boycotting of the international Danish brands in Saudi Arabia, in order to highlight the relative emphasis of each of the factors that may influence consumer purchase behaviour of global brands. Findings – The findings of this study show that there is a strong relationship and a clear link between religiosity in Arabic/Islamic...
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