Religion Quiz #1
What does an academic approach that is phenomenological entail?
Phenomenology is researching the origins of religion.
Does atheism meet the requirements of the 4 C's?
1. Creed - All atheists believe there is no God 2. Cultus - There are secular holidays in some places such as Thomas Paine Day or Darwin Day, but there is no set world-wide cultus for atheists because there is no way to test if atheists celebrate those secular holidays 3. Code - All atheists do things differently but have their own values. Yes, they do have a code. 4. Communities - There are different communities for atheists over the world. One is called the Atheist Alliance International. These organizations are not as powerful as church communities.
What are the 4 C's?
1. Creed - explanations about the meaning or meanings of human life. 2. Code - rules that govern everyday behavior 3. Cultus - rituals to act out the insights and understand that are expressed in creeds and codes Ex. baptism, ritual hand washing in Islam. 4. Community - groups of people who either formally or informally bound together by the creed, code, and cultus they share.
Explain 3 points from the Freud reading.
1. There is a need for love and protection. 2. People are religious to feel like you can help society. 3. People are religious to get information about "what is most important and interesting to us in life"
What are some examples of a theological approach to religion?
1. To transform and convert 2. To make judgements 3. "Theology is a critical interpretation and intellectual defense of any religious belief system, not just those of monotheistic faiths. 4. Theologians will defend their own faith to those who disagree 5. They try to deepen their faith
What are some examples of a academic approach to religion?
1. You are trying to understand and inform about a religion that you do not practice. 2. More interested in description and analysis. 3. "An academic study of religion can be studied through such diverse disciplines as anthropology, history, and philosophy"
What are some issues with the distinction of theological and academic approaches to religion?
A theologian is a defender of their own faith whereas, an academic doesn't judge other religions. Theologians would have a PhD in their own religion. An Academic would have a PhD in a different subject not related to religion.
What is agnosticism and reasons to be agnostic?
An agnostic is when you are unaware if you believe in a God or not Ex. 1. We are not capable of knowing everything about religion 2. Evidence from both sides (theism and atheism) 3. Raised in a tradition but do not get involved in it
What is atheism and reasons to be atheist?
An atheist is someone who does not believe in God Ex. 1. Loss in faith 2. THey dont want to worry about an afterlife 3. They feel like they arent accepted into a religion (ex. being gay)
What is theism and reasons to be theist?
An theist is someone that believes in a God Ex. 1. Raised in it 2. Someone who is looking for a higher being 3. They feel something 4. Life changing experience (conversion moment) 5. Taught it is wrong to go against their religion 6. Met someone very spiritual
What are the different types of atheism?
Angry Atheist ("new atheism") - Angry Atheists get mad at the fact that someone does not want to be an atheist. New Atheists tend to be racist. "Islam is a wicked and evil religion". they relate faith to smallpox. Organized religion is violent. They want nothing to do with religion or anyone who practices religion. Friendly Atheist - Friendly atheists do not care what others believe in certain religions, they just themselves don't believe in God. "A friendly atheist is someone who can talk to a religious person without invoking an argument".
What is extraordinary religion?
Extraordinary Religion is the religion that helps people transcend, or move beyond, their everyday culture and concerns. This grows at the borders of life as we know it and seeks to cross over into another country and another form of life. It helps us connect with God.
What is the significance of the elephant in the dark story?
In the elephant in the dark story, blind men touched different parts of an elephant all saying that the elephant was things like a pot, a harvest basket, and a plow. This connects to religion because we all technically are in the dark with religion. No one knows everything there is to know about religion. We all navigate our fate differently not touching on every aspect.
What are the different types of theism?
Monotheism - belief that there is only one God (Christianity) Polytheism - the worship of more than one God (Buddhism)
What is ordinary religion?
Ordinary Religion is the religion that is more or less synonymous with culture. It shows people how to live well within boundaries. It tends to be at home.