Applying the Seven Dimensions of Religion to Modism
Religion refers to the collection of fundamental practices and beliefs concerning the cause, purpose and nature of the universe and life. These beliefs and practices normally involve ritual and devotional observance. They also involve moral obligations governing the conduct of people (McKinnon, 65-66). Generally, there are seven dimensions of religion. These are: the practical and ritual dimension; the experiential and emotional dimension; the narrative dimension; the doctrinal and philosophical dimension; the ethical and legal dimension; the social and institutional dimension and the material dimension (Barzilai, 4-9). The paper that follows utilizes the seven dimensions of religion to construct …show more content…
No one knows the origin of Moda but his existence and influence are felt through revelations in the natural world. Moda has one big eye, the Sun, through which he energizes the world and keeps watch over all his creations during the day. At night, Moda’s eye mysteriously recedes into the Moon and the Stars, through which the deity watches the world in darkness. His breath causes wind and his sweat causes rain. When Moda is angry with mankind, he breathes fiercely and sweats profusely thereby causing natural catastrophes such as earthquakes, tornadoes, floods and tsunamis. These catastrophes can be avoided by observing the laws and expectations of Moda. Modists practice different rituals including, private prayers, reciting mantras and meditation. Mantras are sacred prayers recited ten times daily to ward off evil …show more content…
During religious services, people shall assemble in odd natural places such as river banks, mountain tops, valleys and rocky surfaces to offer prayers and to seek Moda’s divine intervention. These meetings are held twice each day, during dusk and at dawn. Believers are supposed to hold each other’s hands during prayers as a sign of unity. Regarding the material dimension, Modism upholds the sanctity of all material objects in their natural forms. In this regard, anything that exists in its natural form such as mountains, trees, valleys and waterfalls are regarded as material gifts accorded to mankind to satisfy their material desires. They should be used prudently to glorify Moda and promote the virtue of unity. Modists do not worship in man-made structures such as temples as this lack the strength to endure Moda’s
Religion refers to the collection of fundamental practices and beliefs concerning the cause, purpose and nature of the universe and life. These beliefs and practices normally involve ritual and devotional observance. They also involve moral obligations governing the conduct of people (McKinnon, 65-66). Generally, there are seven dimensions of religion. These are: the practical and ritual dimension; the experiential and emotional dimension; the narrative dimension; the doctrinal and philosophical dimension; the ethical and legal dimension; the social and institutional dimension and the material dimension (Barzilai, 4-9). The paper that follows utilizes the seven dimensions of religion to construct …show more content…
No one knows the origin of Moda but his existence and influence are felt through revelations in the natural world. Moda has one big eye, the Sun, through which he energizes the world and keeps watch over all his creations during the day. At night, Moda’s eye mysteriously recedes into the Moon and the Stars, through which the deity watches the world in darkness. His breath causes wind and his sweat causes rain. When Moda is angry with mankind, he breathes fiercely and sweats profusely thereby causing natural catastrophes such as earthquakes, tornadoes, floods and tsunamis. These catastrophes can be avoided by observing the laws and expectations of Moda. Modists practice different rituals including, private prayers, reciting mantras and meditation. Mantras are sacred prayers recited ten times daily to ward off evil …show more content…
During religious services, people shall assemble in odd natural places such as river banks, mountain tops, valleys and rocky surfaces to offer prayers and to seek Moda’s divine intervention. These meetings are held twice each day, during dusk and at dawn. Believers are supposed to hold each other’s hands during prayers as a sign of unity. Regarding the material dimension, Modism upholds the sanctity of all material objects in their natural forms. In this regard, anything that exists in its natural form such as mountains, trees, valleys and waterfalls are regarded as material gifts accorded to mankind to satisfy their material desires. They should be used prudently to glorify Moda and promote the virtue of unity. Modists do not worship in man-made structures such as temples as this lack the strength to endure Moda’s