Religious Interpretations of Contemporary Human Experience (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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5 main religious interpretations
5 main religious interpretations
Prophetic, mystical, holy, poetic, aesthetic
Prophetic interpretation definition
Prophetic interpretation definition
Examining society through lens of religious faith
Islamic prophetic view on alcohol
Islamic prophetic view on alcohol
Prohibited (haram), predicts negative consequences
Mystical interpretation focus
Mystical interpretation focus
Inner spiritual journeys, direct communion with God
Key trait of mystical experiences
Key trait of mystical experiences
Unquantifiable, cannot be easily measured
Buddhist mystical example
Buddhist mystical example
Achieving enlightenment through meditation
Holy interpretation focus
Holy interpretation focus
Living according to divine standards
Christian holy interpretation example
Christian holy interpretation example
WWJD - What Would Jesus Do?
Poetic interpretation uses
Poetic interpretation uses
Poetry, rhythm, artistic expression
Primary poetic interpretation example
Primary poetic interpretation example
Book of Psalms
Aesthetic interpretation uses
Aesthetic interpretation uses
Visual art and artistic beauty
Sistine Chapel depicts
Sistine Chapel depicts
God reaching towards humanity, smallest space between
3 purposes religions provide
3 purposes religions provide
Meaning, purpose, and guidance
Contemporary experiences viewed as
Contemporary experiences viewed as
Tests of faith, journeys to enlightenment/salvation
Mystical experiences require this to be understood
Mystical experiences require this to be understood
Personal experience