1) Compare and contrast a psychological view of religion with a sociological point of view. Defend one of the two theories you selected as a better explanation as to the origin of religion. One psychological view of religion is that of William James. He deduced that there were different temperaments and that these influenced our values and choices in life. Our realities consist of the relation between our emotional and active life and whatever excites and stimulates our interest is real. James
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Hindu Philosophy Quiz 1-Vocabulary Samsara- Continuous Flow‚ Reincarnation Isvara- Supreme Being‚ Lord‚ God Samskara- Imprints left on the subconscious mind by experience in this or previous lives‚ which then color all of life‚ one’s nature‚ responses‚ states of mind Karma- Action‚ work or deed Gunas- ’String’ or ’a single thread or strand of a cord or twine’. In more abstract uses‚ it may mean ’a subdivision‚ species‚ kind‚ quality’‚ or an operational principle or tendency
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Buddhism and Hinduism. Buddhism is based on dharma where the goal is to liberate oneself from the suffering of the Earth. It was initiated in the 5th century BCE by the famous Siddhartha Gautama. Hinduism is based around the beliefs of dharma‚ samsara‚ karma‚ and moksha. It is one of the oldest religions in the world and bases
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1. How did the geographical location of the Indus Valley make possible the growth of civilization there? The growth of civilization in the Indus Valley was made possible by the many geographical features surrounding the area where settlement in India first began. For example‚ the Indus River‚ which flows across the northern region of the subcontinent‚ would flood when the heavy snows of the Himalayas melted. As a result‚ a layer of fertile soil was left behind along the banks of the river‚ creating
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as they needed someone to originally spread the teachings to their people. This allowed for the spread of either Islam or Buddhism‚ and gave reason for others to join with their founder to become closer to reaching Allah or their ultimate goal of nirvana for Islam and Buddhism respectively. This similarity happens because it helps the people see through the eyes of them and see how they lived their life. It gives them an example for how they should live their own lives and how they should reach their
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comes along. This virtue literally means no-pleasure-action‚ it is an action done not because you like to‚ but because it has to be done. The Hindus believed that Karma such as Niskamakarma‚ which emphasizes pure‚ selfless and dutiful actions‚ a noble act done for its own sake‚ would somehow help them emancipate their souls from the Samsara (cycle of reincarnation) and attain the liberation of Moksha. Same goes for the rest of us; Niskamakarma simply shows us that our actions should not be based
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from suffering—namely‚ by following the Noble Eightfold Path The Noble Eightfold Path are 8 steps that Buddhist follow that they believe will help them to reach Nirvana. Nirvana suggests many things: the end of suffering‚ inner peace‚ and freedom from limitations of the world. When Nirvana is reached it is believed to end karma and rebirth after the present life. The Noble Eightfold Path is meant to guide Buddhist to 3 goals: 1) Face life objectively 2) To live Kindly 3) To
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Muslim and western side of the religion. The second main belief of Sikhism is reincarnation. Reincarnation is a belief practiced by eastern religions‚ especially Hinduism. The Sikh concept of reincarnation comes from the Hindu concept known as Samsara. Sikhs believe that humans are in a constant cycle of birth‚ life‚ and rebirth.
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reincarnation‚ karma‚ Dharma‚ and enlightenment. Unlike Indian Hinduism‚ you can move up the caste system without having to wait until your next lifetime through reincarnation. Hindus believe in reincarnation also‚ but one must work their entire life to a better one’s self then in their next life time they move up the caste system. Buddhism is mainly about finding inner peace with the world‚ being the best one can be for their selves and those around them‚ and obtaining the path to nirvana. Nirvana is true
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Brahma Kumaris‚ Beauty‚ and Breathing Walking along the street‚ the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center is just part of the cityscape. It is located almost directly in the center of San Francisco‚ quite close to the panhandle of Golden Gate Park. The exterior of the building does not stand out in a typical “religious” way‚ and a person making his or her way past the Meditation Center might not even realize what it is. But that is exactly how those who follow this branch of Hinduism view physical shells:
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