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Grade 11 Theology World Religions HRE3M1

Grade 11 Theology World Religions HRE3M1 . Unit 1: What is Religion? The Spiritual Impulse . LARGEST TO SMALLEST…. Using your knowledge, place these 6 World Religions in order (largest to smallest!) . Judaism . Sikhism . Islam . Christianity . Hinduism . Buddhism . Answers:.

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Grade 11 Theology World Religions HRE3M1

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  1. Grade 11 TheologyWorld Religions HRE3M1 Unit 1: What is Religion? The Spiritual Impulse

  2. LARGEST TO SMALLEST… Using your knowledge, place these 6World Religions in order (largest to smallest!) Judaism Sikhism Islam Christianity Hinduism Buddhism

  3. Answers:

  4. Commonalities in all religions… CREED: The belief system that is central to a religion. Ex. Apostles Creed “I believe in God the Father Almighty… CODE: The rules or guidelines to how a person shouldlive. Ex. The Ten Commandments. CULT: The rituals, practices and festivals marking how one worships. Ex. Mass, weekly/ daily worship. COMMUNITY: The leaders, hierarchy, teachers, orsects within a religion that bring people together. Ex. Priests, Rabbi’s.

  5. What is an impulse?

  6. What is the Religious Impulse? • The roots of religion are older than civilization and date back to the time of the homo sapiens. • Neanderthals demonstrated an understanding of a supernatural force. • A common thread throughout countless diversities is the instinct or impulse to worship something…

  7. The Common Features of Religion • A belief in the supernatural and spiritual world beyond the physical world. • A belief in the existence of a soul. • Collection of sacred writings ,poems, prayers, songs, etc. • Organized institutions marked in society by sacred spaces such as churches, temples, synagogues, etc. • Observances of holy days & festivals celebrating shared beliefs and practises of the community.

  8. Continued… • Rules of Conduct designed to help followers lead an honourable life and provide order for individuals and communities. • Founder or inspired leaders whoserve & guide communities • Symbols by which the religionidentifies itself • Journeys of faith called pilgrimages.

  9. Mosque - Islam Mandir - Hinduism St. Peter’s Bacilica

  10. WHY is Religion Practiced? • Fear: Life’s trials can be too hard to bear or resolve on our own and faith helps us through. • Wonder:The rich complexity and diversity of the natural world is still largely unexplained. • Questioning: Religion can offer answers or comfort to the uncertainty people have. • Identity: At some point in life people sense a deeper, more permanent, purposeful element to their identity often described as a soul. • Intuition: Religious practice draws us away from the material and helps us seek refuge in a deeper mystical truth.

  11. Action • Review pages 5 – 13 and answer questions # 2 – 4 on pg. 13.

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