world chart assignment

REL212

WORLD VIEW CHART (alternate version)

This chart contains all the research you need to write the final paper for this course. If you do the research and reading on the religion(s) we study each week, and if you give yourself a good guide to the religions using this chart, you will have a good foundation for that final paper. The more information you provide for yourself with this chart, the easier it will be to write your final paper. Do not forget to provide adequate material for any in-text citations and be sure to include a reference page as well.

Complete and submit the following worksheet. Provide citations for any source(s) you used to explain or provide examples for in your research. List in APA Style full references for any in-text citations and source(s) made in the above chart.

Student Name:

RELIGION(S) OF THE WEEK

Provide your response in this column.

· State the name of the Religion being addressed in this chart.

· Please address ONLY ONE (1) religion per chart.

BUDDHISM

ORIGIN OF ALL THINGS

· State the creation story that this religion uses to explain the creation of the universe. If you cannot identify a creation story for this religion, offer a suggestion as to why this religion may not have one.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.

· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

Buddhist has no god or creator to explain the primary origin of the universe. According to the faiths teachings, everything seems to depend on everything else. This was the present events areca sued by the past events.

NATURE OF GOD/CREATOR

· State the nature of the god(s) worshiped by this religion. If you cannot identify a god (or gods) for this religion, offer a suggestion as to why this religion may not have one.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

None of the god taught in Buddhism doctrine are not considered as a creator. The doctrine of this religion tend to explain the concept of dependent origination. Through this organization it is believed that all phenomena tend to have risen independence on other phenomena.

VIEW OF HUMAN NATURE

· State how this religion views human beings.

· How are human beings viewed with regard to their characteristics and their place in the universe? If you cannot identify how this religion defines human beings, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn’t.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

In Buddhism, human being exit in five aggregates: physical, feelings, ideation, mental formation and consciousness. These aggregates or the Khandesi usually come together at births as to form a human being.

VIEW OF GOOD & EVIL

· State how this religion defines the concept of good and evil.

· Most religions encourage their adherents to be good and to shun evil. How does this religion define these terms for those who practice this religion? If you cannot identify how this religion defines well and evil, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn’t.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

The religion believe in good and evil in the name of Kuala don Kausalya. The kusala things are not always right. On the other hand, somethings could also be akusala. They are conditions that are generated in the mind. Every action in this religion also tend to be having a consequences.

VIEW OF SALVATION

Provide your response in this column.

· All religions suggest that human beings are faced with a “problem” that needs to be overcome. What is the “problem” this religion identifies, and how does it suggest that we can overcome it? If you cannot identify how this religion defines the “problem,” or how to overcome it, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn’t.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

For this religion, salvation is considered to be a reaching Nirvana.this is a transcendental spiritual sate of nothingness that enables one to become a Buddha. For one to reach the state of salvation, one should be able to follow the Noble Eightfold Path of the religion.

VIEW OF AFTERLIFE

· What does this religion teach about “what comes next” after all is said and done? For Eastern religions that teach reincarnation, this question is about what happens after moksha is attained. For Western religions, this question is about what happens when we die. If you cannot identify how this religion defines the afterlife, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn’t.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

In Buddhism, death is not the ultimate end of life. When one dies the sprit still continue to live and through the need of attatcahement. This action normally lead to reborn which usually takes place in the in one of the 6 realms of the faiths doctrines.

PRACTICES AND RITUALS

· How do members of this religion “practice” their “faith?”

· What ceremonies, or rituals, do they use to help pass this religion on to the next generation? If you cannot identify how this religion is practiced, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn’t have any rituals or practices.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

The religion rituals and practices are majorly intended to aid in the journey of enlightenment. One of the ritual and practice is the meditation which covers the central norm for nearly every forms of Buddhism.

CELEBRATIONS AND FESTIVALS

· Identify one or two celebrations and/or festivals that members of this religion use to express their beliefs in public, or in private.

· Name the festival(s) and give a short explanation of how it is observed. If you cannot identify any celebrations or festivals for this religion, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn’t have any.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

Some of the major celebration and festivals include; Veask, which is celebrated on the first full mon of May. Magha Puja holiday celebrated in full moon day of the lunar month.Kathian ceremony which is the robe offering ceremony.

REL212

WORLD VIEW CHART (alternate version)

This chart contains all the research you need to write the final paper for this course. If you do the research and reading on the religion(s) we study each week, and if you give yourself a good guide to the religions using this chart, you will have a good foundation for that final paper. The more information you provide for yourself with this chart, the easier it will be to write your final paper. Do not forget to provide adequate material for any in-text citations and be sure to include a reference page as well.

Complete and submit the following worksheet. Provide citations for any source(s) you used to explain or provide examples for in your research. List in APA Style full references for any in-text citations and source(s) made in the above chart.

Student Name: Angella Ackie week 4

RELIGION(S) OF THE WEEK

Provide your response in this column.

· State the name of the Religion being addressed in this chart.

· Please address ONLY ONE (1) religion per chart.

DAOISM

ORIGIN OF ALL THINGS

· State the creation story that this religion uses to explain the creation of the universe. If you cannot identify a creation story for this religion, offer a suggestion as to why this religion may not have one.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.

· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

Tao means “way” or “path.” Taoism is sometimes spoken as Daoism.

It is a religion with about 225 million followers, although it’s impossible to calculate the exact number of followers because many of these followers also follow other religions.

Most followers believe that it was started a little before 600 BC by Lao Tzu(or Tsu) . Lao believed that the way to go to happiness was to “Go with the flow.

He thought instead of working hard to get things done that people should spend their time trying to find out an easier way to do things. He believed that the yin(the dark side) was the women, still things, and death.

The yang(the bright/bright side) was the side of men, the sun, things that move, dragons, and birth. Everyone has yin and yang in them, but it’s important to keep them balanced because some chinese doctors believe a lot of illnesses come from too much yin or too much yang. Lao also thought is was important to make sure there are lots of laws about how people should behave. 

This is not specified in the history of Taoism. This is because it started up as culture and therefore could not have their personal creation story.

NATURE OF GOD/CREATOR

· State the nature of the god(s) worshiped by this religion. If you cannot identify a god (or gods) for this religion, offer a suggestion as to why this religion may not have one.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

There is no omnipotent being beyond the cosmos, which created and controls the universe.

In Taoism the universe springs from the Tao, and the Tao impersonally guides things on their way.

But the Tao itself is not God, nor is it a god, nor is it worshipped by Taoists.

Taoists venerate gods, as there doesn’t seem to be a place for deities in Taoist thinking.

Daoism has no specific founder. This is because the religion grew out of various religious and also philosophical traditions. It begun in the year 142C.E.

VIEW OF HUMAN NATURE

· State how this religion views human beings.

· How are human beings viewed with regard to their characteristics and their place in the universe? If you cannot identify how this religion defines human beings, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn’t.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

The heart (xin) is the symbolic center of the human being.

It is the residence of spirit (shen) and corresponds to the Northern Dipper in heaven.

Just as Oneness takes multiple forms in the cosmos, so the center of the human being
In this religion, human nature can deviate from natural order. When this happen, the human being are likely to bring destruction to themselves and also those that are around them.as such the concept of human nature is therefore directly connected to the human body.

VIEW OF GOOD & EVIL

· State how this religion defines the concept of good and evil.

· Most religions encourage their adherents to be good and to shun evil. How does this religion define these terms for those who practice this religion? If you cannot identify how this religion defines well and evil, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn’t.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

Daoism known as the ultimate truth or the Way, it has several meanings and is the basis of all living things.

The Dao governs nature and it is the supreme method to live by.

They believe that life itself is generally happy and is void of suffering and should be lived with balance and virtue.

Happiness cannot be found is Tao is not in balance, Yin Yang is needed in order to seek enlightenment.

Confucianism- Moral demands and good teaching are driving forces in what makes a person good.

This religion does not seem to hold the position of good against evil. On the contrary they tend to be seeing the interdependence of all daulities.as such when one lobbed something as good; the other party can easily create an evil.

VIEW OF SALVATION

Provide your response in this column.

· All religions suggest that human beings are faced with a “problem” that needs to be overcome. What is the “problem” this religion identifies, and how does it suggest that we can overcome it? If you cannot identify how this religion defines the “problem,” or how to overcome it, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn’t.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

Daoism- Dao is the ultimate truth and the basis of all living things because it provides a method to live by Salvation is achieving balance between good and evil.

Confucianism- Do not do unto others what you do not want done to you, doing merciful acts leads to abettor life through reincarnation.

They both believe that you should honor your father and mother to bring a good name to your family because in the end all that is left behind is your name. A mistake is not a “sin” but an opportunity to learn to do better next time

Daoism do not believe in salvation. According to them, there is absolutely nothing that one needs to be saved from. They therefore believe is simple life with harmony with Tao.

VIEW OF AFTERLIFE

· What does this religion teach about “what comes next” after all is said and done? For Eastern religions that teach reincarnation, this question is about what happens after moksha is attained. For Western religions, this question is about what happens when we die. If you cannot identify how this religion defines the afterlife, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn’t.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

Daoism believes that the process of death “shijie” (release from the corpse), and after this occurs there is a transformation to immortality or ascension into heavens.

Confucianism- They believes that Kongzi stated that the afterlife is beyond human comprehension.

Humans should live in a way that will promote social relations rather than based on the expectations oprewards or condemnation after they die

The religion does not believe that the afterlife exist. According to them human being are external and as such they only transform to another life. The other life to them is not a continuation but just another life.

PRACTICES AND RITUALS

· How do members of this religion “practice” their “faith?”

· What ceremonies, or rituals, do they use to help pass this religion on to the next generation? If you cannot identify how this religion is practiced, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn’t have any rituals or practices.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

Daoism- Initially Daoism focused on meditation, breathing and reciting verses.

There worship includes praying to various deities, purification, and making offering to deities.

Confucianism- Their practices include staying true to your own nature. Confucius was a strong believer in rituals and that by participating in these rituals people were united and communities were strengthened.

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One of the rituals practiced by this faith is Qingmin.the other form of sacrifice is the burning of joss paper. Finally, there is also the street parade which is practice by this religion

CELEBRATIONS AND FESTIVALS

· Identify one or two celebrations and/or festivals that members of this religion use to express their beliefs in public, or in private.

· Name the festival(s) and give a short explanation of how it is observed. If you cannot identify any celebrations or festivals for this religion, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn’t have any.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

References:

http://www.beliefnet.com/faiths/taoism/what-do-taoists-believe.aspx?p=7
www.j.whyville.net/smmk/whytimes/article?id=9750

Daosim There Dragon Boat festival is celebrated on the 5thday of the 5thLunar month; this is when they have the longest day.

People ride dragon boats because they represent masculine and feminine energy.

They also celebrate the Dragon Head Raising Festival which is in honor of Tu-ti Gong, the Earth Father.

Confucianism-Festivals are held all over China every year to celebrate Confucius’ birthday. The most popular festival is held from 9/26-10/10 in his birthplace of Qufu, Shandong Province. They do not celebrate specific holy days and they often practice days from other religions. Ching Ming is a festival celebrated 106 days after the winter solstice to celebrate their families and visit their ancestors graves.

First lunar month; this is the birthday of Tai-Shang Lao-chinches is the founder of Taoism.

Second lunar month; this is celebrated in remembrance of Ta-ta Gong. It is the dragon head rising festival.

REL212

WORLD VIEW CHART (alternate version)

This chart contains all the research you need to write the final paper for this course. If you do the research and reading on the religion(s) we study each week, and if you give yourself a good guide to the religions using this chart, you will have a good foundation for that final paper. The more information you provide for yourself with this chart, the easier it will be to write your final paper. Do not forget to provide adequate material for any in-text citations and be sure to include a reference page as well.

Complete and submit the following worksheet. Provide citations for any source(s) you used to explain or provide examples for in your research. List in APA Style full references for any in-text citations and source(s) made in the above chart.

Student Name:

RELIGION(S) OF THE WEEK

Provide your response in this column.

· State the name of the Religion being addressed in this chart.

· Please address ONLY ONE (1) religion per chart.

SHINTO

ORIGIN OF ALL THINGS

· State the creation story that this religion uses to explain the creation of the universe. If you cannot identify a creation story for this religion, offer a suggestion as to why this religion may not have one.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.

· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

Kami who is the god of Shinto is believed to have created the whole universe. The story of the religion relates the existence of Kami as the beginning of heaven. After which he was able to give birth to all other kami’s. They are also the ones who gave birth to eight great japans island.

NATURE OF GOD/CREATOR

· State the nature of the god(s) worshiped by this religion. If you cannot identify a god (or gods) for this religion, offer a suggestion as to why this religion may not have one.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

Shinto believed in existence of god.

Their god is called Kami. They are usually considered to be sacred spirits and takes the form of things and concepts which are important to life.

VIEW OF HUMAN NATURE

· State how this religion views human beings.

· How are human beings viewed with regard to their characteristics and their place in the universe? If you cannot identify how this religion defines human beings, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn’t.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

The religion believe in the existence of human beings. The human being in Shinto all originated from Kami. Importantly, all human being are secret and as such should be treated with a lot of sacred.

VIEW OF GOOD & EVIL

· State how this religion defines the concept of good and evil.

· Most religions encourage their adherents to be good and to shun evil. How does this religion define these terms for those who practice this religion? If you cannot identify how this religion defines well and evil, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn’t.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

All humans according to this faith are born pure. The concept of impunity in life is an aspect that comes later on in life. Impurity can present itself inform of spiritual, moral or physical.

VIEW OF SALVATION

Provide your response in this column.

· All religions suggest that human beings are faced with a “problem” that needs to be overcome. What is the “problem” this religion identifies, and how does it suggest that we can overcome it? If you cannot identify how this religion defines the “problem,” or how to overcome it, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn’t.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

Initially before the Buddhism was introduced in Japan. There was a throng belief in salvation. However, with the introduction and integration of Buddhist with Shinto, the view of salvation has since changed. It has now emerged to be much more connected to kami and the righteous soul.

VIEW OF AFTERLIFE

· What does this religion teach about “what comes next” after all is said and done? For Eastern religions that teach reincarnation, this question is about what happens after moksha is attained. For Western religions, this question is about what happens when we die. If you cannot identify how this religion defines the afterlife, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn’t.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

The religion hold strongly on their god while alive. The soul of their god/kami is believed to be moved to another at the moment that one dies. The existing sprit also move to other worlds.

PRACTICES AND RITUALS

· How do members of this religion “practice” their “faith?”

· What ceremonies, or rituals, do they use to help pass this religion on to the next generation? If you cannot identify how this religion is practiced, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn’t have any rituals or practices.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

Rituals are considered important in this faith.

All the existing practices and rituals must be followed exactly as described by the faith.

The common rituals include; prayers, purifications, entertainment and offering to the Kami.

CELEBRATIONS AND FESTIVALS

· Identify one or two celebrations and/or festivals that members of this religion use to express their beliefs in public, or in private.

· Name the festival(s) and give a short explanation of how it is observed. If you cannot identify any celebrations or festivals for this religion, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn’t have any.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

The major celebrations that are observed by the Shinto include Oshogastu which is the new year.

Others are; sago –ch,shabun sai, koi no bonuia dn akimatsuri which is celebrated at the end of the year.
Shinto festivals usually combines solemn rituals with joyful celebration, and these celebrations can include drunken and loutish behavior

REL212WORLD VIEW CHART (alternate version)

This chart contains all the research you need to write the final paper for this course. If you do the research and reading on the religion(s) we study each week, and if you give yourself a good guide to the religions using this chart, you will have a good foundation for that final paper. The more information you provide for yourself with this chart, the easier it will be to write your final paper. Do not forget to provide adequate material for any in-text citations and be sure to include a reference page as well.

Complete and submit the following worksheet. Provide citations for any source(s) you used to explain or provide examples for in your research. List in APA Style full references for any in-text citations and source(s) made in the above chart.

Student Name: ANGELLA ACKIE WK6

RELIGION(S) OF THE WEEK

Provide your response in this column.

· State the name of the Religion being addressed in this chart.

· Please address ONLY ONE (1) religion per chart.

JUDAISM

ORIGIN OF ALL THINGS

· State the creation story that this religion uses to explain the creation of the universe. If you cannot identify a creation story for this religion, offer a suggestion as to why this religion may not have one.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.

· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

For Judaism, the stories of the Creation are found in the first two chapters of the book of Genesis in the Torah which some people called the bible

They show how God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh.

There are generally two stories which portray the creation of heaven and earth according to the Hebrew scriptures. The first story states that God had no origin, form or gender through this native it is God who created the whole world and everything that exist invite

NATURE OF GOD/CREATOR

· State the nature of the god(s) worshiped by this religion. If you cannot identify a god (or gods) for this religion, offer a suggestion as to why this religion may not have one.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

The religion is considered to be a monotheistic religion.

God is described as being who exists without gender and without form.

The Jewish strongly believe that they have a special covenant with their God.

VIEW OF HUMAN NATURE

· State how this religion views human beings.

· How are human beings viewed with regard to their characteristics and their place in the universe? If you cannot identify how this religion defines human beings, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn’t.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

According to the Jewish, everyone was created in god image.

They also trend to believe in the existence of the ethical sense that is used to mirror the qualities of human being here on earth.

God ninths faith, limits his divine power by giving his people free will. As such, they must be responsible for the world’s conditions.

VIEW OF GOOD & EVIL

· State how this religion defines the concept of good and evil.

· Most religions encourage their adherents to be good and to shun evil. How does this religion define these terms for those who practice this religion? If you cannot identify how this religion defines well and evil, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn’t.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

· God protect and care for people.

· The goodness of God is shown by the creation of the world, by the giving of the and on the occasions when God saved the Israelites.

· The story of humanity’s battle with good and evil is told in the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.

The religion believes that god created both the evil and good.in this religion, it is God who decides what his people will work for and the type of reward that they will eventually get.

The religion also beloved that God created Satan whose main motive is to come up with everything evil and works against good.

VIEW OF SALVATION

Provide your response in this column.

· All religions suggest that human beings are faced with a “problem” that needs to be overcome. What is the “problem” this religion identifies, and how does it suggest that we can overcome it? If you cannot identify how this religion defines the “problem,” or how to overcome it, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn’t.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

The Jewish do not subscribed to salvation.

The religion believe that individuals should be able to do the best all the. T

hey do not believe in absolute scales assessment of God.

VIEW OF AFTERLIFE

· What does this religion teach about “what comes next” after all is said and done? For Eastern religions that teach reincarnation, this question is about what happens after moksha is attained. For Western religions, this question is about what happens when we die. If you cannot identify how this religion defines the afterlife, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn’t.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

The religion firm believes in life after death.

Death in this faith is not the ultimate end of human’s beings.

This is attributed to the fact that they tend to focus on after life buy doing good so that they could be redeemed by their God.

PRACTICES AND RITUALS

· How do members of this religion “practice” their “faith?”

· What ceremonies, or rituals, do they use to help pass this religion on to the next generation? If you cannot identify how this religion is practiced, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn’t have any rituals or practices.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

Judaism, rituals and religious observances are grounded in Jewish law (halakhah, lit. the path one should walks An elaborate framework of divine mitzvot, or commandments, combined with rabbinic laws and traditions, this law is central to Judaism.

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement (10 Tishri).

The Day of Atonement is regarded as a sacred and solemn occasion, on which synagogue attendance is particularly important.

On Yom Kippur Jews believe God makes the final decision on who will live, die, prosper and fail during the next year

CELEBRATIONS AND FESTIVALS

· Identify one or two celebrations and/or festivals that members of this religion use to express their beliefs in public, or in private.

· Name the festival(s) and give a short explanation of how it is observed. If you cannot identify any celebrations or festivals for this religion, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn’t have any.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

References: http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/judaism/

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, when Jews believe God decides what will happen in the year ahead. The synagogue services for this festival emphasize God’s kingship and include the blowing of the shofar, a ram’s horn trumpet.

This is also time for judgment from God’s. Jews believe God balances a person’s good deeds over the last year against their bad deeds and decides their fate accordingly.

The 10 days beginning with Rosh Hashanah are known as the Days of Awe, during which Jews are expected to find all the people they have hurt during the previous year and apologies to them. They have until Yom Kippur to do this.

REL212

WORLD VIEW CHART (alternate version)

This chart contains all the research you need to write the final paper for this course. If you do the research and reading on the religion(s) we study each week, and if you give yourself a good guide to the religions using this chart, you will have a good foundation for that final paper. The more information you provide for yourself with this chart, the easier it will be to write your final paper. Do not forget to provide adequate material for any in-text citations and be sure to include a reference page as well.

Complete and submit the following worksheet. Provide citations for any source(s) you used to explain or provide examples for in your research. List in APA Style full references for any in-text citations and source(s) made in the above chart.

Student Name: Angella Ackie week 7

RELIGION(S) OF THE WEEK

Provide your response in this column.

· State the name of the Religion being addressed in this chart.

· Please address ONLY ONE (1) religion per chart.

Christianity

ORIGIN OF ALL THINGS

· State the creation story that this religion uses to explain the creation of the universe. If you cannot identify a creation story for this religion, offer a suggestion as to why this religion may not have one.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.

· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

Christianity believes that In the beginning, when God created the universe, the earth was formless and desolate.

The raging ocean that covered everything was engulfed in total darkness, and the Spirit of God was moving over the water. 

 Then God commanded, “Let there be light “and light appeared God was pleased with what he saw.

Then he separated the light from the darkness, he named the light “Day” and the darkness “Night.” Evening passed and morning came that was the first day. Christianity creation story is taken from the bible the book of Genesis.

NATURE OF GOD/CREATOR

· State the nature of the god(s) worshiped by this religion. If you cannot identify a god (or gods) for this religion, offer a suggestion as to why this religion may not have one.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

The core belief of Christianity religion is there are one God who is the father son and holy spirit.

The doctrine of the Trinity is one of the most difficult ideas in Christianity, but it’s fundamental to Christians because it:

states what Christians believe God is like and who he is

plays a central part in Christians’ worship of an “unobjectifiable and incomprehensible God”

emphasizes that God is very different from human beings

reflects the ways Christians believe God encounters them

is a central element of Christian identity

teaches Christians vital truths about relationship and community

VIEW OF HUMAN NATURE

· State how this religion views human beings.

· How are human beings viewed with regard to their characteristics and their place in the universe? If you cannot identify how this religion defines human beings, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn’t.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

Christianity teaches that the universe was created God through his love Omnipotent power, namely the God of the Bible.

Creation was purposeful, not arbitrary, and therefore the universe is not morally neutral, but fundamentally good.

In this purposeful creation, everything and everyone is intrinsically valuable.

God’s design or purpose for creation reflects God’s intention that all creatures enjoy perfect love and justice.

God works in human history to fulfill that purpose. God created human beings in the divine image, enabling humans to have some understanding of God and of God’s vast and complex design. The purpose of life is to love and serve God in order to help bring about God’s glorious plan for creation.

VIEW OF GOOD & EVIL

· State how this religion defines the concept of good and evil.

· Most religions encourage their adherents to be good and to shun evil. How does this religion define these terms for those who practice this religion? If you cannot identify how this religion defines good and evil, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn’t.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

The Christian concept of sin originates in the story of Adam and Eve found in chapters 2-3 of the Book of Genesis, a story that has central importance for Christians.

The story relates the creation by God of the first humans, a man and woman.

God placed them in a beautiful garden called Eden, which provided for all their physical needs, as well as companionship with each other and fellowship with God. For these first humans, God had but one rule. In the garden stood “the tree of the knowledge of good and evil,”

VIEW OF SALVATION

Provide your response in this column.

· All religions suggest that human beings are faced with a “problem” that needs to be overcome. What is the “problem” this religion identifies, and how does it suggest that we can overcome it? If you cannot identify how this religion defines the “problem,” or how to overcome it, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn’t.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

Christianity views on salvation that the unsaved will go to Hell for eternal punishment after death.

A minority will be saved and go to Heaven. Whether one is saved or unsaved is obviously of paramount important to all those who accept the existence of heaven and hell. Unfortunately, although various Christian faith groups define a specific path to salvation, the Bible appears ambiguous on the matter, get saved or go to hell.

VIEW OF AFTERLIFE

· What does this religion teach about “what comes next” after all is said and done? For Eastern religions that teach reincarnation, this question is about what happens after moksha is attained. For Western religions, this question is about what happens when we die. If you cannot identify how this religion defines the afterlife, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn’t.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

Christianity belief that will a judgment in which the wicked dead will be raised and judged by God according to their works.

Whosoever is not found written in the Book of Life, together with the devil and his angels, the beast and the false prophet, will be consigned to the everlasting punishment in the lake which burns in hell fire and brimstone, which is the second death. We, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth where there is righteousness.

PRACTICES AND RITUALS

· How do members of this religion “practice” their “faith?”

· What ceremonies, or rituals, do they use to help pass this religion on to the next generation? If you cannot identify how this religion is practiced, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn’t have any rituals or practices.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

Christian practices vary by denomination, but common elements include a Sunday worship service, study and reading of the Scriptures, and participation in rites such as baptism and communion known as sacraments.

Christian worship services generally include singing, prayer and a sermon. Most churches have a special ritual for ordination, or designating a person fit for a leadership position in the church. At home, most practicing Christians pray regularly and many read the Bible.

CELEBRATIONS AND FESTIVALS

· Identify one or two celebrations and/or festivals that members of this religion use to express their beliefs in public, or in private.

· Name the festival(s) and give a short explanation of how it is observed. If you cannot identify any celebrations or festivals for this religion, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn’t have any.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

References:

http://www.patheos.com/library/christianity/beliefs/human-nature-and-the-purpose-of-existence

http://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/holidays

The most important Christian holiday is Easter symbolizing the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.

Easter is immediately preceded by Holy Week, which includes Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday. The 40 days prior to Easter form the Lenten season, a time of fasting and repentance.

Another holiday that has become important is Christmas, which commemorates the birth of Jesus on December 25, January 6 in Orthodox Churches).
Saints’ days are also important to most Christian denominations. Some of these, such as St. Patrick’s Day and St. Valentine’s Day, have come to play a prominent role in popular western culture.

REL212

WORLD VIEW CHART (alternate version)

This chart contains all the research you need to write the final paper for this course. If you do the research and reading on the religion(s) we study each week, and if you give yourself a good guide to the religions using this chart, you will have a good foundation for that final paper. The more information you provide for yourself with this chart, the easier it will be to write your final paper. Do not forget to provide adequate material for any in-text citations and be sure to include a reference page as well.

Complete and submit the following worksheet. Provide citations for any source(s) you used to explain or provide examples for in your research. List in APA Style full references for any in-text citations and source(s) made in the above chart.

Student Name: Angella Ackie

RELIGION(S) OF THE WEEK #2

Provide your response in this column.

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State the name of the Religion being addressed in this chart.

· Please address ONLY ONE (1) religion per chart.

Janism

ORIGIN OF ALL THINGS

· State the creation story that this religion uses to explain the creation of the universe. If you cannot identify a creation story for this religion, offer a suggestion as to why this religion may not have one.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.

· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

Jains believe that the universe really exists and is not an illusion. It has two classes of things: javas – living souls, and a jivas – non-living objects, which include everything else, including space.

Jain believes nothing in the universe is ever destroyed or created, they simply change from one form to another form

Jains also believe the universe was always existed and will always exist. It is regulated by cosmic laws and kept going by its own energy processes. This concept of the universe is compatible with modern scientific thinking. Jains believes the universe is neither heaven nor hell.

NATURE OF GOD/CREATOR

· State the nature of the god(s) worshiped by this religion. If you cannot identify a god (or gods) for this religion, offer a suggestion as to why this religion may not have one.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

Jains do not believe in a God in the way that many other religions do, but in divine (or at least perfect) beings who are worthy of devotion.

The Jain views of God enables Jainism to explain the evil and suffering that exists in the world without the intellectual difficulties faced by religions that have an omnipotent, wholly good, creator God at their heart. Jainism and the divine

Jains do not believe in a God or gods in the way that many other religions do, but they do believe in divine (or at least perfect) beings who are worthy of devotion.

The Jain view of God enables Jainism to explain the evil and suffering that exists in the world without the intellectual difficulties faced by religions that have an omnipotent, wholly good, creator God at their heart.

Where religions such as Christianity find the problem of evil one of their toughest tests, omnipotent, wholly good, Creator.

Jains use the existence of evil as a reason for denying the existence GOD.

VIEW OF HUMAN NATURE

· State how this religion views human beings.

· How are human beings viewed with regard to their characteristics and their place in the universe? If you cannot identify how this religion defines human beings, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn’t.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

Jains venerate them because they have achieved perfection, and have become liberated from the cycle of birth and death.

The Jain’s are the ideal state of an individual soul’s existence, and are worshipped as a perfect example for Jains to aspire to. So the only ‘gods’ that exist for Jains are pure souls that are omniscient, perfectly happy and eternal.

All of us could become such a ‘god’ because every being has the potential to become such a perfect soul.

In many ways the Jain attitude to perfect beings is both intelligible and satisfying, and sufficient to demolish the claim that Jainism is an atheistic religion. If one wants to argue that Jainism is atheistic then one must do so from a specific, limited, idea of what it means to be divine.

VIEW OF GOOD & EVIL

· State how this religion defines the concept of good and evil.

· Most religions encourage their adherents to be good and to shun evil. How does this religion define these terms for those who practice this religion? If you cannot identify how this religion defines good and evil, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn’t.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

Jainism the view of good and evil

Punya is the consequence of evil and paap is evil meaning whatever you do come back to you if you do good you’re rewarded the good deeds or if you do evil you’re rewarded with evil.

Moksha is the elimination of everything good and bad.

Eg: You reap what you sow if you kill someone with a gun, you will get kill by a gun what goes around comes around which is karma.

Karma works without the intervention of any other being – gods or angels have no part to play in dispensing rewards or punishments.

By behaving well – so no karma is attracted

By having the right mental state – so that even if an action attracts karma, the correct mental attitude of the being means that karma either doesn’t stick to that soul or is discharged immediately

VIEW OF SALVATION

Provide your response in this column.

· All religions suggest that human beings are faced with a “problem” that needs to be overcome. What is the “problem” this religion identifies, and how does it suggest that we can overcome it? If you cannot identify how this religion defines the “problem,” or how to overcome it, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn’t.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

Salvation is achieved through three basic ingredients: right belief, right knowledge, and right conduct (also called the three jewels or the three fold path of liberation.

The path to salvation is compared in Jaina works to a ladder with its two side poles and the central rungs forming the steps. The side poles of the ladder are right belief and right knowledge and the rungs or steps of the ladder are the gradual stages of right conduct.

It is obvious that it is possible to ascend the ladder only when all the three i.e., the side poles and the rungs, are sound, that absence of one makes liberation impossible Right Belief
Consists in believing that 
The Jaina Arhats including the Tirthankaras are the true Gods.

VIEW OF AFTERLIFE

· What does this religion teach about “what comes next” after all is said and done? For Eastern religions that teach reincarnation, this question is about what happens after moksha is attained. For Western religions, this question is about what happens when we die. If you cannot identify how this religion defines the afterlife, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn’t.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

Reincarnation

When a being dies the 
soul
 (jiva) goes to its next body instantly. This body may not be human or even animal.

The quality of its next life is determined by its 
karma
 at that time.

The mental state of the being at the moment of death is also important: a calm and contented death, with the mind focussed on spiritual matters, is the best he mental state of the being at the moment of death is also important: a calm and contented death, with the mind focussed on spiritual matters, is the best.

Deliverance

A being achieves deliverance when it is free from all karma.

This is not the same thing as enlightenment. An enlightened being is free of all harmful karma, but still subject to the non-harmful karma. However, a delivered being cannot attract any harmful karma, and they cannot do anything bad. Such a being is called an arihant.

PRACTICES AND RITUALS

· How do members of this religion “practice” their “faith?”

· What ceremonies, or rituals, do they use to help pass this religion on to the next generation? If you cannot identify how this religion is practiced, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn’t have any rituals or practices.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

The Jain religion was born in India in the 6th century B.C. Jainism shares similarities with Hinduism and Buddhism, due in large part to the historical and cultural context in which it arose. This religion, however, doesn’t have as many followers as Hinduism or Buddhism, nor has it made as many inroads into the Western world.

Rituals are important to the Jain faith because it is through them that beliefs and values are expressed. While this religion emphasizes non-violence, which could, in part, be understood as inaction, it also stresses asceticism, which is often marked by certain religious behaviors.

Monasticism is an essential aspect of Jainism is the ascetic lifestyle.

CELEBRATIONS AND FESTIVALS

· Identify one or two celebrations and/or festivals that members of this religion use to express their beliefs in public, or in private.

· Name the festival(s) and give a short explanation of how it is observed. If you cannot identify any celebrations or festivals for this religion, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn’t have any.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.
· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

Sources:http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/jainism/beliefs/god.shtml

· Diwali — Festival of Lights is a major holiday that is also celebrated by Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs.

· This is the important tenth day of Navratri.

Ganesha Chaturthi — celebration the birth of Ganesha, son of Shiva Jains will gather in Temples to hear readings of the teachings of Mahavira. It is celebrated in the atmosphere of austerity, simplicity, serenity, equity, calmness, charity, philanthropy and environment-consciousness. Jain temples, homes, offices, shops are decorated with lights and diyas. The lights are symbolic of knowledge or removal of ignorance.

Swetambar Jains observe three days of fasting during Diwali as a tribute to the penance and sacrifice of Mahavira and his valuable contributions to our understanding of life and beyond.

Devotees chants prayers and mantras to pray to Mahavira. They gather in a large crowd for samaik or prayer. They recite verses from the Uttaradhyayan Sutra which contains the last teachings of Mahavira.

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