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religion |
Define by geographers Robert Stodard and Caroline prorak in the book geography in America as “ a system of beliefs and practices that attempts to order life in terms of culturally perceived ultimate priorities. “ |
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secularism |
The idea that ethical and moral standards should be formulated and adhere to for life on earth, not to accommodate the prescription of a deity and promises of a comfortable after life. A secular state is the opposite of theocracy |
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monotheistic religion |
Belief system in which one supreme being is revered as Creator and arbiter of all that exist in the universe |
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polytheistic religion |
Believe system in which multiple Dietes I revered as creators and arbiters of all those exist in the universe |
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animistic religion |
The believe that inanimate objects , Such as hills, trees, rocks, rivers, and other elements of the natural landscape, possesses souls that can help or hinder human efforts on earth |
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universalizing religion |
I believe systematic espouse is the idea that there is one true religion that is universal in scope. Adherence of universalizing religious Systems often believe that their religion represents universal truths, and in some cases great effort is undertaken in evangelism and missionary work |
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ethnic religion |
I religion that particular to one, culturally distinct, group of people. Unlike universalizing religions, adherence of ethnic religion do not actively seek converts through evangelism or missionary work |
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hinduism |
One of the oldest religions in the modern world, dating back over 4000 years, and originating in the Indus River Valley what is today part of Pakistan. Hinduism is unique among the world religions And that it does not have a single founder, a single theology, or agreement on its origins |
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caste system |
The strict social segregation of people-specifically in Indias Hindu society-on the basis of ancestry and occupation |
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buddhism |
Religion founded in the sixth century BCE characterized by the believe that enlightenmeant would come through knowledge, especially self knowledge; elimination of greed, craving, and desire; complete honesty; and never hurting another person or animal. Buddhism splintered from hinduism as a reaction to the strict social hierarchy maintained by Hinduism |
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shintoism |
religion located in Japan and related to Buddhism. Shintoism focuses particularly on nature and ancestor worship |
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taoism |
Religion believed to have been founded by Lao-Tsu and based upon his book entitled “Tao-te-Ching” or “book of the way”. Lao-Tsu focused on the proper form of political rule and all the oneness of humanity and nature. |
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fend shui |
literally “wind water”. The Chinese art and science of placement and orientation of tombs, dwellings, buildings, and cities. Structures and objects are positioned in an effort to channel flows of sheng-chi “life breath” in favorable ways |
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confucianism |
A philosophy of ethics, education, and public service based on writings of Confucius and traditionally Thought of as one of the core elements of Chinese culture. |
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judaism |
religion with its roots in the teachings of Abraham (from Ur) Who is credited with uniting his people to worship only one God. According to Jewish teaching, Abraham and God have a covenant in which the Jews agreed to worship only one God, and God agrees to protect his chosen people, the Jews |
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diaspora |
From the Greek “to disperse”, a term describing forceful or voluntary dispersal of people from their homeland to a new place. Originally do you noting the dispersal of the Jews, it is increasingly applied to other population disbursals such as the involuntary relocation of black peoples during the slave trade or Chinese peoples outside of mainland China , Taiwan and Hong Kong |
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zionism |
The movement to unite the Jewish people of the diaspora and to establish a national homeland for them in the promised land |
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christianity |
religion based on the teaching of Jesus. According to christian Teaching, Jesus is the son of God, placed on earth to teach people how to live according to God‘s plan |
