Reflective Essay On Animism

Indigenous religions are those that are not mobile, came into being in certain areas and have not expanded beyond that area. These were more tribal based, with mostly oral histories of their religion. Animism was a very strong belief in many indigenous religions. Animism symbolizes the closeness that indigenous people had with nature and their respect for it. Respecting their surroundings was a path to sustainable survival for many of these people, they depended greatly on it. Animism capturers my imagination, because in today’s world, there is very little connection to nature and I feel modern society suffers for that loss. Another aspect of Indigenous religions that I learned of is magic. I had known that indigenous people performed dances and rituals, but I had never thought of it in the terms of magic. Imitative magic makes a lot of sense to both the indigenous people and to me today. By preparing myself or rehearsing how I would like something to go could be considered imitative magic, I have practiced imitative magic, successfully affecting the outcome by doing it on a smaller scale in preparation. I like thinking of it that way.
Hinduism appeared to be the most intimidating religion to understand at first, and it still can be. I was overwhelmed with the multiple pathways …show more content…
Confucian is concerned with external morality, and living in harmony with one another in a peaceful structured society. Taoism seems to be internal morality and finding balance and harmony within one’s own self. I found the concept of Taoism interesting that they look within themselves for the answers. They are unconcerned with gods, and rituals. They have no organizational structured type of religion. The Confucians on the other hand are the opposite that Taoism in some ways. Most notable difference is Confucians belief that it is the relationships we have with each other that are the most important, societal