Comparing Religious and Non-Religious Responses (Junior Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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Definition of worldview
Definition of worldview
Comprehensive framework of beliefs & values for interpreting world
3 fundamental questions explored
3 fundamental questions explored
- Why are we here? 2. How should we live? 3. What happens when we die?
What 'Why are we here?' explores
What 'Why are we here?' explores
Purpose and origin of human existence
Religious (Christian) view: Why are we here?
Religious (Christian) view: Why are we here?
Part of divine plan, created by God for specific purpose
Humanist view: Why are we here?
Humanist view: Why are we here?
Evolution & natural processes, not divine creation
What 'How should we live?' addresses
What 'How should we live?' addresses
Morality & ethics - what guides decisions & behaviour
Religious view: How should we live?
Religious view: How should we live?
By moral principles from faith & religious texts
Non-religious view: How should we live?
Non-religious view: How should we live?
Human reason & compassion should guide actions
What 'What happens when we die?' explores
What 'What happens when we die?' explores
Beliefs about death & existence beyond physical life
Religious view on death
Religious view on death
Soul/spirit continues; afterlife (heaven, hell, reincarnation)
Non-religious view on death
Non-religious view on death
Complete end of individual existence, no continuation
Qualities developed by examining different responses
Qualities developed by examining different responses
Tolerance, respect, empathy, & understanding