The Contribution of Religion to Society (HSC SSCE Studies of Religion): Flashcards
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Social cohesion
Social cohesion
Binding communities through shared beliefs and practices
Social transformation
Social transformation
When religion brings about significant social/political change
Agnosticism
Agnosticism
Doctrine that it's impossible to know if God exists
Atheism
Atheism
Doctrine that there is no evidence for God's existence
Watchmaker argument proposer
Watchmaker argument proposer
William Paley
Founder of Quakers (Religious Society of Friends)
Founder of Quakers (Religious Society of Friends)
George Fox (1624-1691)
Buddhist explanation for suffering
Buddhist explanation for suffering
People desire worldly things too much
Hindu reincarnation: what determines next life
Hindu reincarnation: what determines next life
Karma (quality of actions in current life)
Living religious tradition
Living religious tradition
Religion staying relevant while adapting to changing times
Examples of big questions of life
Examples of big questions of life
Who am I? Why suffering? Life after death? My purpose?