How is Christianity Transcendent
(Discuss a transcendent religious worldview which has a belief in divine power beyond the human)
- God lives in heaven, and heaven is outside our natural human realm
- He is distinct and independent of the universe as the creator
- God’s transcendence is
- –Omnipotent (supreme)
- –Incorporeal (spirit- not physical)
- –Omnipresent (present everywhere)
- –Omniscent ( all knowing)
Transcendence
What is it
(Discuss a transcendent religious worldview which has a belief in divine power beyond the human)
From the latin word to ‘surpass’ or ‘go beyond’
Transcendent religious worldviews ‘ has a belief in a divine power or powers beyond the human’
This power is independent of physical and human existence
Divinity
DEF
the quality or state of being divine, of, relating to, or proceeding directly from God or a god
Supernatural dimension
DEF
Define Religion as a world view (Define supernatural dimension)
Derives from super (above/beyond) and natural (the physical, tangible ordinary/ human)
Meaning of Religion
Define Religion as a world view (Define supernatural dimension)
Religion comes from the latin word ‘religio’ (to bind or tie)
Has 2 different meanings
1) To be bound by common beliefs
2) Being kept together in fear of super natural forces
Religion is a worldview that acknowledges the supernatural dimension in life
Judaism as a transcendent religion
(Discuss a transcendent religious worldview which has a belief in divine power beyond the human)
God is eternal and a belief in heaven to be with God
Creator of the universe
God is transcendents as he is
Omnipotent (supreme)
Incorporeal (spirit- not physical)
Omnipresent (present everywhere)
Omniscent ( all knowing)
Islam as a Transcendent religon
(Discuss a transcendent religious worldview which has a belief in divine power beyond the human)
Notion of Heaven and hell, their God is outside the natural realm
Omnipotent (supreme)
Incorporeal (spirit- not physical)
Omnipresent (present everywhere)
Omniscent ( all knowing)
Imminance
(Discuss an imminent religious worldview which has a belief in a divine being or powers dwelling within the individual)
From the latin word ‘to remain with’
An imminent religious worldview has a belief in a divine being or powers dwelling within the individual
Supernatural or divine is a constant reality, residing WITHIN the natural/physical world
What religions are treanscendent
- Christianity
- Judaism
- Islam
- Aspects of Hinudism
What Religions are imminant
- Buddhism
- Hinduism
- Pantheism
- Indigenous Religions
Buddhusm as an IMMINENT religion
Belief in a god who creates the universe
Supernatural dimension is a different, elevated order of existence
Nirvana state of ultimate happiness (state of mind)
Belief in reincarnation (cycle in physical world)
Focus on enlightenment within human mind through transforming internal experience
Spirits can be contacted by humans
Hinduism as an IMMINENT religion
Deities are accessible through icons and answer prayers
Embraces many Gods
Manifestation of Brahman (the supreme being) in many Gods who directly interact with worshipperson the physical world
What are beliefs
Define the Characteristics of Religion
Beliefs are key tenets, doctrines or values which underpin the religious practice of a particular religion for the believers
What do all religions have
and what makes them unique
Define the Characteristics of Religion
All religions have a belief in a power, greater than all parts of the universe imminent or transcendent
Religions are unique based on their paradigm
Christian Paradigm
Define the Characteristics of Religion
Jesus Christ died and rose from the dead in order to save mankind from sin and death.
Islam Paradigm
Define the Characteristics of Religion
Followers must submit to the will of Allah and this will be essential to understanding your place in the universe.
Judaism Paradigm
Define the Characteristics of Religion
God formed a covenant with his chosen people. God revealed himself to Moses and others throughout history – this is how God works for humans.
Hinduism Paradigm
Define the Characteristics of Religion
The ultimate union with Brahman is the only real purpose for humans.
Buddhism Paradigm
Define the Characteristics of Religion
No such thing as a permanent human person.
What are believers
Define the Characteristics of Religion
are the practitioners of belief and can range in devout or indifferent
influenced by gender roles and cultural influence of believers
Sacred Texts and Writings
Define the Characteristics of Religion
Can be written or images that help all adherents understand significant beliefs
Important as they are regarded as revelations of God
Centrale paradigm is summarised within epic stories
Help believers to come to an understanding of their religious tradition
Treated with reverence and authority
Ethics
Define the Characteristics of Religion
**Puts belief into practice
**Found in sacred texts and writings
Teach adherents obligations, how to live a good life and expectations towards others and the environment
Rituals and Ceremonies
Define the Characteristics of Religion
The way of celebrating and reinforcing the central paradigm
Rituals have structures and can include sacred text, readings and prayers
Rituals are based on rites of passage
Dynamic
DEF
A force that stimulates a change or progress within a system or process
