DQ 1: Find two Web sites dealing with indigenous cultures or religions. Discuss how modern civilization has affected the spiritual lives of the indigenous peoples you explored. Are indigenous religions still practiced today? If so‚ how have the practices changed over time? Post the two Web site URLs in the thread along with your answers to the questions. 1. Michael‚ P. (n.d). Religion and conflict in Japan with special reference to Shinto and Yasukuni Shrine. Diogenes‚ 50(199)‚ 45. Retrieved
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What is religion? Religion is the belief and worship of a higher being like a God or Gods. These deities will vary depending on the beliefs of that particular Religion. Religion can also be defined as a system of faith in which the ‘followers’ of these deities or deity pursue the higher being with great devotion; performing acts in which they believe will please the higher beings. Humans need faith as this is what sets ground rules for humans to follow. Faith succours human beings in gaining goodness
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I have always been interested in Indigenous religions after learning about the different cultures of these followers in history class. It seemed very powerful that despite all the hardships some tribes faced‚ they still had unwavering faith. One thing I learned was that many of the indigenous religions focus intently on their geographic location and using that to connect with the ecology there and involve it in the religion. Furthermore‚ because it is so focused within that region they also believe
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Indigenous religion is a rare set of beliefs practiced by few‚ which was handed down from ancestors to proceeding generations. Many of these participants‚ according to our text‚ maintain a sacred way of life‚ which is much different from all other religions. Others have struggled to understand the indigenous sacred ways lifestyle‚ many of the developed ways have been practiced for many years‚ only in private. Many may think of these believers as being stuck in their ways‚ however like many others
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Vanessa Loaiza Dr. Religion 31 September 2010 Time Concepts on the Judaism‚ Christianity‚ and Indigenous religion The concept of time is full of mystery‚ by instinct we feel that time cannot be stopped. We all exist in time‚ and everything is subject to time. It seems obvious that because we live in time‚ it is the prime measure of existence. As assumed by many philosophical and religious schools‚ no beginning or end can be attributed to time. To the different concepts of time we have
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Four characteristics of “Indigenous” religions are that they must maintain and restore harmony‚ are members of a larger spiritual family‚ pattern all life‚ and sense a place within the rhythms of life. An important fundamental in most traditional indigenous worldview focuses heavily on maintaining equilibrium with spiritual beings and forces and restoring that balance when it is lost. Although indigenous religions speak of an existence after the present life‚ it is not often thought of as the ultimate
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Mid-Term Exam Essay Questions The roles‚ callings‚ and practices of the Shaman in many Indigenous Religions. Are there any shamanistic practices in any of the other religions we have studied? If so‚ give examples and explain. The Shaman is a man or woman who interacts with both spiritual and non-spiritual worlds. They do not use black magic or for their own self gain. Their role is to go to the spiritual world to gain knowledge and get the power to heal. They also communicate with the dead to settle
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history of Jamaica Today Jamaica is very lively and exciting. People went these streets like bees from the very first sun rays hits the street. From four in the morning‚ delivery trucks starts to flood the streets. To deliver all kinds of goods that provides necessity (from newspapers to food supply) to keep this street running like a well oiled machine. At six in the morning public transportation starts to claim the street for workers and students. After six you will see Jamaica swirling with
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Jamaica is an island country in the Caribbean. Its absolute location is 18.1096 degrees North and 77.2975 degrees West. There are no countries that border this island‚ but there are some that surround it. Jamaica is 238 miles from Cuba‚ 600 miles away from Mexico‚ 99.4 miles from Haiti‚ 1245 miles from the equator‚ 469.1 miles from the Dominican Republic‚ and 479 miles away from the Bahamas. Jamaica is greatly known for its resorts‚ diving‚ and snorkeling sites. There over 100 rivers‚ but most of
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If I could travel anywhere in the world‚ I would travel to… Jamaica “If I could travel anywhere in the world‚ I would travel to Jamaica” If I could travel anywhere in the world‚ where would I go? My number one place in the world to travel to would be Jamaica. Jamaica to me is one of the most beautiful‚ exotic‚ and tropical place I have ever researched. My main reason to travel to Jamaica would be to explore the Dunn’s River Falls. I would also explore Montego Bay as well as to
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