World Religions
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Most religions are patriarchal.
-Institution led by men that intend to represent “father figures.” -Women are mostly seen as supporting figures. -Women are usually supporting social causes.
Negative aspects of religion: -deaths and wars -unethical and misguided -political power, groups of followers are able to effect political progress. -may split rather than unify -routinization of charisma leads to a focus on the outside rather than inner spirituality. -exaggeration of guilt -manipulate followers to believe in unethical. Jihad actually means inner struggle.
Who studies religion? Phenomenology- study specific to the study of Religion from the perspective of the believer. Hermeneutics- the study of the actual religious theory and its interpretation.
Indigenous means native to the land. Extraction VS Preservation
Globalization Everything on Earth is equal
Indigenous Sacred Ways -have been little understood by outsiders -secret, sacred beliefs and traditions -lifestyle being connected to land -circle of right relationships with all beings See circles in rituals, the sun&moon, represents no beginning or end as well as everyone relying on each other. -Relationship with self and spirit -Supreme being is the creator, manifested in every way and everything. -Spirit is understood to be their ancestors
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Indigenous Sacred Ways
Kinship with all creations.
Humans are equal to nature.
Spirits manifested through rivers, mountains, et cetera. The spirits are believed to be ancestors. Be careful not to anger them, keep them on your good side to protect, help, and serve. Maintain balance and right relationship between all beings, people > ancestors > power.
Relationship with power. Cultivate relationships Sacred trust, not to be used for selfish reasons.
Spiritual Specialists i.e. Shaman Spiritual powers Heal physical, psychological, and social
Most religions are patriarchal.
-Institution led by men that intend to represent “father figures.” -Women are mostly seen as supporting figures. -Women are usually supporting social causes.
Negative aspects of religion: -deaths and wars -unethical and misguided -political power, groups of followers are able to effect political progress. -may split rather than unify -routinization of charisma leads to a focus on the outside rather than inner spirituality. -exaggeration of guilt -manipulate followers to believe in unethical. Jihad actually means inner struggle.
Who studies religion? Phenomenology- study specific to the study of Religion from the perspective of the believer. Hermeneutics- the study of the actual religious theory and its interpretation.
Indigenous means native to the land. Extraction VS Preservation
Globalization Everything on Earth is equal
Indigenous Sacred Ways -have been little understood by outsiders -secret, sacred beliefs and traditions -lifestyle being connected to land -circle of right relationships with all beings See circles in rituals, the sun&moon, represents no beginning or end as well as everyone relying on each other. -Relationship with self and spirit -Supreme being is the creator, manifested in every way and everything. -Spirit is understood to be their ancestors
2-4-14
Indigenous Sacred Ways
Kinship with all creations.
Humans are equal to nature.
Spirits manifested through rivers, mountains, et cetera. The spirits are believed to be ancestors. Be careful not to anger them, keep them on your good side to protect, help, and serve. Maintain balance and right relationship between all beings, people > ancestors > power.
Relationship with power. Cultivate relationships Sacred trust, not to be used for selfish reasons.
Spiritual Specialists i.e. Shaman Spiritual powers Heal physical, psychological, and social