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There is no real distinction between
Monism
god and the universe
Code of RELIGION
Belief in
conduct deity
A
doctrine
of
salvation
The essential qualities of religion are
maintained and passed from generation to
generation by source called authorities, which
the followers accept as sacred. The most
important religious authorities are writings
known as scriptures.
Bibles of Christians and Jews
Koran of Muslims
Vedas of Hindus
Religious authority also comes from writings of
saints and other holy persons and from
decisions by religious councils and leaders.
Unwritten customs and laws known as
traditions also form a basic part of authority.
1. Belief in deity
Three philosophical views:
Atheists believe that no deity exists.
Theists believe in deity or deities.
Agnostics say that the existence of
deity cannot be proved or disproved.
2. A Doctrine of Salvation
It is based on the belief that people
are in some danger from which they
must be saved.
Major religions like Christianity, Islam,
Buddhism and Hinduism tress that
salvation is the highest goal of the
faithful and one that all followers
should try to achieve.
3. A Code of Conduct
Is a set of moral teachings and values
that all religions have in some form.
Such a code or ethics tells believers
how to conduct their lives.
It instructs them how to act toward the
deity and toward one another.
4. Religious Rituals
These include the acts and ceremonies by which
believers appeal to and serve God, deities and
other sacred powers.
The performance of a ritual is often called a service.
The most common ritual is prayer or for some Asian
religions, meditation.
Many religions have rituals intended to purify the
body. Some have pilgrimages.
Rituals commemorate events in the history of
religions and mark important events in a person’s
life.
Elements of Religion
The 4 C’s
1. Cult Belief in Deity (how we
worship)
2. Creed A Doctrine of Salvation
(what we believe)
3. Code A Code of Conduct
(how we live)
4. Community The believers
Theories on the Origins of Religion
Theory Proponent Explanation