Religious Dimension
Three expressions of the religious dimension in human history
animism, polytheism, monotheism
Two new religious practices
yoga, astronomy, exc.
Three non-religious worldviews
agnosticism, atheism, humanism
Difference between agnostic and athiest
An atheist doesn't believe in a god or divine being. where an agnostic neither believes nor disbelieves in a god or religious doctrine
Shinto is an example of which religious dimension
Animisn
Significance of the religious dimension
Meaning and purpose for the individual, social cohesion, social transformation
Why are new religious expressions rising?
search for personal fulfilment, seek ethical guidelines, seek to clarify their relationship with society
Who would say 'humans are the highest form of intelligence'
Humanist
Example of social responsibility in Christianity
Charities e.g. Salvation Army, St. Vincent de Paul
Political contributions e.g. Christina democratic Party, Australian Christian Lobby
Most 'materialistic' denomination of Christianity
Pentecostalism
Which of the 5 major religious traditions is the 5th largest in the world?
Judaism
Issues that have lead to disenchantment with traditional rel traditions
sexism, child abuse, hypocrisy
Who would say 'God is only in your mind'
athiest
Three concepts that are used when comparing religious and non-religious worldview
Concept of the transcendent, The human person, social responsibility
Fastest growing faith worldwide
Islam
Islam
Organisation focused on ecological awareness
Green Peace, Hare Krishna
See ethical behaviour as a result of proven patterns of behaviour overtime rather than religious motivated behaviours
Scientific Humanist
Example of humanist organisation, what do they do?
Council of Australian Humanist Societies e.g. lobbies the government/organisations
‘have dominion over the world’ (____ _:_)
Genesis 1:28
Where is the highest % of Buddhist adherents
Cambodia
Four Influences on the growth of new religious traditions
Materialism
Scientific Progress
Ecological Awareness
Disenchantment with traditional religious traditions
Founder of agnosticism
T.H. Huxley
Three features of rational humanism
Humankind is the highest form of life
There is no transcendent realm
Reject beliefs based only on 'revelation'
Morality is linked to understandings of pleasure and pain (ethical naturalism) and human experiences
Material possessions should not be acquired at the expense of other people or the environment
Fastest growing faith in Australia 2006-2016
Hinduism