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Major World Beliefs

Major World Beliefs. World Literature Lesson Two English with Mrs. Francis. Helpful Vocabulary. foundation - (n). frame - (n). Philosophy- (n). divinity - (n). Helpful Vocabulary. humanity - (n). religion - (n). polytheism- (n). monotheism- (n).

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Major World Beliefs

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  1. Major World Beliefs World Literature Lesson Two English with Mrs. Francis

  2. Helpful Vocabulary foundation- (n) frame- (n) Philosophy- (n) divinity- (n)

  3. Helpful Vocabulary humanity- (n) religion-(n) polytheism- (n) monotheism- (n)

  4. What Does Religion Mean To Our Society? • Humans have a deep desire to understand their reason for existing and other mysteries of life. • Religion has helped many to explain things such as: • The origin of life • The existence of a supernatural power • The purpose of life • The relationship between divinity & humanity • The relationship between the individual & her/his community • The end of life

  5. What Does Religion Mean To Our Society?(continued) • Religion also helps a civilization to set standards for the community. • Decide what is valuable. • Set guidelines for behavior.

  6. Connection Between Religion and Literature • Sacred literature educates and bonds people. • Sacred beliefs show up in ordinary stories, songs, poems, and other types of literature.

  7. 9 Major world belief systems: • Animism • Shinto • Hinduism • Judaism • Buddhism • Confucianism • Taoism • Christianity • Islam

  8. In Case You Missed It . . . • Helpful Vocabulary • Three purposes that religion serves in our society • Connection between religion and literature • 9 major world belief systems. Check www.englishfrancis.wordpress.com for anything you missed.

  9. Homework • Read the sacred stories from Animism. • Use the reading to complete the graphic organizer. • Look up the helpful vocabulary for this lesson. Add the definitions that relate to today’s lesson to your notes. • Extra credit- Based on the reading, what do you think Animists believe?

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