INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGION AND BELIEF SYSTEMS

Shintoism is considered as the very essence of Japanese devotion to unseen spiritual beings and power, which of the following is not typically associated with Shinto?

• Shintoism was without a name and had no fixed dogma or sacred writings. Worship is centered on a vast pantheon of spirits or kami.

• Shintoism believes in purification rites and life after death

• Shintoism is an optimistic faith, as humans are thought to be fundamentally good, and evil is believed to be caused by evil spirits.

• Shintoism is an ancient religion of Japan. It started at least as long ago as 1000 B.C.E.

Buddhism is one of the most practical among the world's great religions in the world that spread within Asia. One of these is a branch of Japanese Zen Buddhism. Explain how was enlightenment used as a gradual process?

• Gradual cultivation means starting the Buddhist practice as a mere mortal, gradually going through various stages of attainment, and eventually becoming a buddha.

• enlightenment means to awaken to the present mind.

• enlightenment means the mind is on the way.

• Cultivation of the mind is like going through various stages in life that need to climb step by step.

"The great vehicle" the Buddhist school that stresses the altruistic wish to become perfectly awakened in order to free all living beings from suffering. Explain how this vehicle helps eradicate sufferings?

• Mahayana which means a vehicle, which evokes the Buddhist teachings as a raft that can help one cross over the river of suffering to the "other shore".

• Mahayana is a movement that is composed of the monks, nuns, and laity that believe in the raft. Mahayana is a method of achieving enlightenment through meditation and yogas

• Mahayana calls "skillful means," which is the ability to know the particular mental and emotional capacity of each individual and to deliver guidance appropriate to those capacities.

Religion affects and influences society. What was considered the main cultural effect of Hinduism on society?

• Hinduism contributed Ahimsa a non-violence theory, it applies to all living beings and a cardinal virtue that has a karmic consequence.

• Caste System is one of the cultural effects in the hierarchy of the society.

• Hinduism contributed reincarnation, karma and ahimsa that was influential in the daily life and philosophy of the believers.

• Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world.

Understanding the nature of religion enlightens learners about the common grounds that bind believers into examining life and death. Believers of animistic beliefs include the idea that;

• No clear boundaries exist between the natural and the supernatural

• Nature is superior to the supernatural

• Animals once existed as human beings

• There is one creator who intervenes in both the natural and supernatural and the omnipotent being is responsible for the goodness.

Shintoists believe that when they die….

• they become one with the spirits and in turn with the nature

• they become one with the spirits and in turn with the ancestor

• they become one with the spirits and in turn with the emperor

• they become one with the spirits and in turn with the animals

Since this religion came from the same region, they share common beliefs. This religion can be divided into Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox sects. Explain the similarities of these three.

• Christianity is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth.

• Christianity is the world's largest religion, with 2.8 billion adherents.

• Christians believe that Jesus Christ was the Son of God -fully human and fully divine- and that through believing in him and following can inherit eternal life.

• Christianity was developed out of the sacrifices and death of Jesus Christ.

Confucianism believes in ancestor worship and human-centered virtues for living a peaceful life. Analyze the quote "It was based on love and nurture from the father and reverence and care in old age from the son". Choose the best virtues that apply to the given quotation.

• Father and son Relationships

• Elder brother to younger brother relationships

• King to subject relationships

• Husband to wife relationship

These are ways of thinking, acting, and speaking that help Buddhists reach Nirvana. Simplify what does a Buddhist believe?

• Buddhist believes that human life is one of suffering, and meditation, and good behavior are ways to achieve enlightenment.

• Buddhist believes that through meditation we can achieve nirvana.

• Buddhist believes that philosophical tradition is based on teachings.

• Buddhist believes that Life sufferings are universal and causes of sickness.

He should not only be loyal to his ruler, but he must act out of righteousness and treat his people with benevolence while ensuring peace within his kingdom. What virtue of Confucius was stated above?

• Father and son Relationships

• Elder brother to younger brother relationships

• King to subject relationships

• Husband to wife relationship