Religion & Non-Religion - RE Online · 2019. 7. 29. · established religion has made a significant...
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Religion & Non-Religion
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the belief that all things have a transcendent spiritual nature
animism
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the belief that all numerous powerful, transcendentspiritual beings influence the immanent world
polytheism
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belief in one, all-powerful,spiritual being and creator
monotheism
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the neutral position adopted by those who neither believe nor disbelieve
in a transcendent reality
agnosticism
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the absolute position that there isno transcendent dimension to reality
atheism
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an ethical stance that emphasisesthe collective good as the ultimate
goal of human endeavour
humanism
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a humanist approach that emphasises the unconditional equality of all persons
in the pursuit of the common good
rational-humanism
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a humanist approach which advances the positionthat a greater good that can be accomplished for
the majority is an acceptable outcome
scientific-humanism
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compare the response of one religious and one non-religious belief system to the human person and social responsibility
Christianity proclaims thatthe human person is madein the image and likeness ofGod and endowed with aninherent dignity
Humanists believe that thehuman person is theultimate reality and that allpersons have equal value asindividuals and collectively
Each believes in the value of the human person and our sharedsocial responsibility to protect the rights and dignity of all butfor different reasons.
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#TheyAreUs
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discuss how atheism, agnosticism and humanism determine the aspirations and behaviour of individuals
Non-religious belief systems lack the external/revealed moralcodes of religious communities.
Moral imperatives are reached through the application ofreason, empathy and self knowledge.
Individual fulfilment is realised through shared achievementand mutual benefit.
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new religious expressionnot to be confused with a new-age approach to spirituality from religion in Australia post-1945
new religious expressions constitute a departure from established religious structures/communities& the search for meaning along new paths & places
that provide ethical guidance & a sense of belonging whilst eliminating some aspects of the original ‘donor’ tradition
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new religious expressionthe Sunday Assembly is a new form of expression
that is bringing together religious and non-religiouspeople in a new community that aims to live better,
help often and wonder more and celebrate life
reform movements within established religious communities also constitute new expressions of faith
- The Grail- Hare Krishna Movement- Falun Gong
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the rise of materialism traditional religious communities place greatemphasis on eternal reward for a life well-lived
materialism promotes instant gratificationand immediate personal fulfilment
The back-lash to materialism has given rise to NREs such as:• Deep Ecology• Eco-spirituality• New Paganism
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scientific progressmany questions about human life were once answerable only on the basis of faith
progress in scientific discovery has now answered some of these questions established religion no longer occupies the privileged position it once did
Scientific progress has influenced NREs such as:• Happy Science
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disenchantment individuals have lost confidence in the credibility of established religions: SSM | Gender Inequality | Child Sexual Abuse | lack of action on Climate Change
many people are less inclined to accept the teaching authority of a ‘tarnished’ community
The back-lash to established religious traditions has given rise to NREs such as:• Dudeism• Church of the Flying Spaghetti
Monster
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social transformation & cohesionestablished religion has made a significant contribution to Australia society e.g. in the provision of health and social welfare services
non-violent advocacy founded on religious values ended segregation in America and oppression of Indian communities
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http://www.globalreligiousfutures.org/explorer#/?subtopic=15&chartType=bar&year=2020&data_type=number&religious_affiliation=all&destination=to&countries=Worldwide&age_group=all&gender=all&pdf
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Which of the following best describes animism?
a) Both humans and animals have souls
b) The soul does not existc) There are many godsd) There is no god
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To acknowledge the existence of many different divine beings is to be an
a) atheistb) agnosticc) polytheistd) monotheist