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- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Religious_Studies/Introduction_to_Religion_(Knockemus)/01%3A_How_Do_We_Define_Religion/1.04%3A_Defining_as_Answers_to_QuestionsA unique way some define religion is a series of answers to questions that have been asked throughout human history. In other words, all human being have asked themselves: - How do I live the right wa...A unique way some define religion is a series of answers to questions that have been asked throughout human history. In other words, all human being have asked themselves: - How do I live the right way? - What is my place in the world? - How do I pray? - What happens after I die? When the answers to these questions are gathered, they form a definition of religion. Of course, this understanding yields many different definitions as the answers to the questions will differ!
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Religious_Studies/Introduction_to_Religion_(Knockemus)/08%3A_Morality_Ethics_and_Religion/8.03%3A_DeontologyBuddhists follow the Five Precepts: "I undertake the precept to refrain from harming living creatures," "I undertake the precept to refrain from taking that which is not freely given," "I undertake th...Buddhists follow the Five Precepts: "I undertake the precept to refrain from harming living creatures," "I undertake the precept to refrain from taking that which is not freely given," "I undertake the precept to refrain from sexual misconduct," "I undertake the precept to refrain from incorrect speech," and "I undertake the precept to refrain from intoxicants which lead to loss of mindfulness."
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Religious_Studies/Introduction_to_Religion_(Knockemus)/06%3A_Miscellaneous_Doctrines_and_TeachingsIn this chapter we will encounter the different doctrines and teachings of various religions, and just as with scripture, these assorted beliefs are often what many people think of with religion, such...In this chapter we will encounter the different doctrines and teachings of various religions, and just as with scripture, these assorted beliefs are often what many people think of with religion, such as karma with Hinduism and Buddhism. These teachings are also misunderstood by people outside of the respective faiths. It is important for us to learn these doctrines and teachings as they are the truths, often philosophical in nature, these religions teach and want followers to believe.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Religious_Studies/Introduction_to_Religion_(Knockemus)/02%3A_The_Development_and_Ideas_of_the_Ultimate_the_Absolute_the_HolyAfter all, if something is the Ultimate, it is also the Absolute, meaning it is the "sum of all being" and transcends the concept of being. Likewise, we can use the Holy to bring a sense of sacredness...After all, if something is the Ultimate, it is also the Absolute, meaning it is the "sum of all being" and transcends the concept of being. Likewise, we can use the Holy to bring a sense of sacredness, which connects to the scholastic definition of religion from last chapter because if something is sacred, it is not mundane but transmundane.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Religious_Studies/Introduction_to_Religion_(Knockemus)/07%3A_Ritual/7.03%3A_Worship_RitualsMoving to the religious act of devotion or veneration, we move to worship rituals. The word liturgical comes from the Greek word leitourgia, and means "work of the people." Liturgical worship services...Moving to the religious act of devotion or veneration, we move to worship rituals. The word liturgical comes from the Greek word leitourgia, and means "work of the people." Liturgical worship services stress traditions and follow a pre-established order. For example, in the Roman Catholic Church, the scripture readings, their order, and all the prayers are determined in advance. These services are not as rigid and do not follow any predetermined guidelines and emphasize spontaneity.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Religious_Studies/Introduction_to_Religion_(Knockemus)/01%3A_How_Do_We_Define_Religion/1.02%3A_Narrow_and_Broad_DefinitionsAs the word says, a narrow (or exclusive) definition includes a limited slice of experience in the word "religion" and excludes a great deal. In Communist countries, such as China and North Korea, sta...As the word says, a narrow (or exclusive) definition includes a limited slice of experience in the word "religion" and excludes a great deal. In Communist countries, such as China and North Korea, state leaders are elevated to the position that religion holds in other countries, with statues in their honor and celebration of their birthdays.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Religious_Studies/Introduction_to_Religion_(Knockemus)/03%3A_Who_Started_It_Religious_Founders_Developers_and_Reformers/3.04%3A_CallingHaving received the calling, the founder–to–be goes through periods of intense doubt and subsequently withdraws from society to live in poverty and loneliness. Living on the edge of society is of grea...Having received the calling, the founder–to–be goes through periods of intense doubt and subsequently withdraws from society to live in poverty and loneliness. Living on the edge of society is of great significance and normally enables the founders–to–be to gain new insights into the religious and social circumstances of their own societies and to the need that their societies may have for the revelation that they as founders have received and are called to share.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Religious_Studies/Introduction_to_Religion_(Knockemus)/03%3A_Who_Started_It_Religious_Founders_Developers_and_Reformers/3.07%3A_FoundersSo what is a founder? A founder is a person or people who are regarded by their followers as the initiators of their religious community. Founders can be divided into three categories: prophets, sages...So what is a founder? A founder is a person or people who are regarded by their followers as the initiators of their religious community. Founders can be divided into three categories: prophets, sages, and incarnations.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Religious_Studies/Introduction_to_Religion_(Knockemus)/00%3A_Front_Matter/03%3A_LicensingA detailed breakdown of this resource's licensing can be found in Back Matter/Detailed Licensing.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Religious_Studies/Introduction_to_Religion_(Knockemus)/02%3A_The_Development_and_Ideas_of_the_Ultimate_the_Absolute_the_Holy/2.01%3A_Telling_TimeThe need in the 21st century is even greater since we live in the global age, in which world wide communication is instantaneous and the level of interconnectedness between peoples of different nation...The need in the 21st century is even greater since we live in the global age, in which world wide communication is instantaneous and the level of interconnectedness between peoples of different nations and beliefs is very high. As we begin our study of the development of the Ultimate, the Absolute, and the Holy, we need to remember the different ideas cover overlap in time.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Religious_Studies/Introduction_to_Religion_(Knockemus)/09%3A_Social_Order_Government_and_Religion/9.02%3A_Religion_and_SocietyIn Islam, the term used for usury is riba which literally means "increase". Riba is regarded as the opposite of zakah or the giving of alms, and is regarded as unacceptable individual profit–making at...In Islam, the term used for usury is riba which literally means "increase". Riba is regarded as the opposite of zakah or the giving of alms, and is regarded as unacceptable individual profit–making at the expense of one’s fellow human being.
