Comparing Religious and Non-Religious Responses (Junior Cert Religious Education): Flashcards

Definition of worldview

Comprehensive framework of beliefs & values for interpreting world

3 fundamental questions explored

1. Why are we here? 2. How should we live? 3. What happens when we die?

What 'Why are we here?' explores

Purpose and origin of human existence

Religious (Christian) view: Why are we here?

Part of divine plan, created by God for specific purpose

Humanist view: Why are we here?

Evolution & natural processes, not divine creation

What 'How should we live?' addresses

Morality & ethics - what guides decisions & behaviour

Religious view: How should we live?

By moral principles from faith & religious texts

Non-religious view: How should we live?

Human reason & compassion should guide actions

What 'What happens when we die?' explores

Beliefs about death & existence beyond physical life

Religious view on death

Soul/spirit continues; afterlife (heaven, hell, reincarnation)

Non-religious view on death

Complete end of individual existence, no continuation

Qualities developed by examining different responses

Tolerance, respect, empathy, & understanding