Animism
Animism is the belief that natural elements are spiritually significant.
True or False?
True!
Polytheism is the belief in ____ gods.
A. many, B. Few, C. small group, D. A lot of
A. many
Monotheism is the belief that there is only one divine power or God
True or False?
True!
The difference between institutionalized religions and the spirtual religions is that institutionalized religionspossess a formal hierarchy, established doctrines, and specific physical locations for worship.
True or False?
True
There is no single date as the separation of it occurred at different times and in different ways
True or False?
True
In Animism, its believers does not believe that after a loved one passes away, it doesn’t influence their lives after at the spiritual level.
True or False?
False
True or False?
Polytheism characterizes only Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
False.
Polytheism characterizes virtually all other religions except Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Monotheism is a religion itself, but it can also help describe or categorize a religion or theology.
True or False
False, it is not a religion
Institutionalized religions don’t play an important role in public life.
True or False
False, it does play an important role in public life.
Separation of Church and state is that religious institutions remain independent from government control but the government institutions don’t remain neutral in matters of religion or Separation of Church and state is that religious institutions remain independent from government control and the government institutions remain neutral in matters of religion?
Former or Latter?
The Latter!
Has Animism, in some form or other, has been the dominant religious tradition across ALL human societies since our ancestors left Africa?
Yes or no?
Yes!
Hindus worship many gods and goddesses but, who is believed to be the supreme God force present in all things?
Brahman!
What are the three main monotheistic religions?
In any order, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.
Give 2 Characteristics of an institutionalized religion.
- Formal Leadership, Codified Doctrine, Physical Infrastructure, Ritualization, and Social and Political Influence
Cite one example of this.
-The U.S. First Amendment (1791)
- The French Law of 1905 (Laïcité)
-The Malolos Constitution (1899/1987)
Fill in the blank.
Animism is a _____ and _______ perspective common to many indigenous cultures across the _____.
Animism is a religious and ontological perspective common to many indigenous cultures across the globe/world.
Name 2 Deities from Hinduism that was mentioned in the presentation, other than Brahman
Vishnu: the god that preserves and protects the universe
Shiva: the god that destroys the universe in order to recreate it
Devi: the goddess that fights to restore dharma
Krishna: the god of compassion, tenderness and love
Lakshmi: the goddess of wealth and purity
Saraswati: the goddess of learning