The Religious Dimension in Human History (HSC SSCE Studies of Religion): Flashcards
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Animism definition
Animism definition
Belief that nature reveals divine & all life connects to spirits
Polytheism meaning
Polytheism meaning
Religious systems where worshippers honour multiple deities
Henotheism definition
Henotheism definition
Many gods exist but only one needs to be worshipped
Monotheism definition
Monotheism definition
Worship of one god; only one god is believed to exist
Durkheim's view of religion's function
Durkheim's view of religion's function
Promotes social cohesion through customs, totems & laws
Scholar who popularised 'henotheism'
Scholar who popularised 'henotheism'
Max Müller (1823-1900)
Zoroastrianism's influence on other religions
Zoroastrianism's influence on other religions
Influenced formation of Judaism, Christianity & Islam
Christian Trinity doctrine
Christian Trinity doctrine
Godhood attributed to Father, Son (Jesus) & Holy Spirit as one
Rosa Parks' action (1 Dec 1955)
Rosa Parks' action (1 Dec 1955)
Refused bus seat for white person, sparking Civil Rights Movement
Martin Luther King Jr's approach to civil rights
Martin Luther King Jr's approach to civil rights
Used Christian ethics & non-violent resistance to lead movement