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Supernatural Dimension
The belief that a divine being or power is greater than humankind and the natural world.
Worldview
How an individual sees the world around them, their beliefs that allow them to sense their experiences.
Transcendent worldview
Belief that a divine being is beyond the human.
Immanent worldview
Belief that a divine being dwells within the human spirit or natural world.
Beliefs and believers
Adherents that follow a particular religion, necessary for all religions.
Sacred texts and writings
Important religious documents that convey beliefs and teachings.
Ethics
The religious reflection of moral beliefs, clarifying what is right and wrong.
Rituals and ceremonies
Systems of beliefs/actions linked to superhuman forces, serving as personal reminders of faith for adherents.
Contribution to individuals
Answers to life's profound questions and identity as a believer within a tradition.
System of ethics
A framework to guide behavior based on religious beliefs.
Ways to celebrate significant life events
Religious practices that mark important milestones in life.
Role Models
Figures within a religion that exemplify ways of perfection.
Contribution to society
Religion's role in maintaining order and wellbeing within communities.
Basis of ethical systems
Religion as a foundation for laws and moral guidelines.
Importance of education
Religion's influence on educational values and practices.
The Dreaming
The worldview of Aboriginal people, describing events when ancestral beings inhabited the land.
Diversity of the dreaming
Recognition of the variation of knowledge, values, and beliefs within each ‘country’.
Origins of the universe
Diverse stories passed down by ancestors through oral tradition regarding the universe's creation.
Sacred sites
Places of spiritual significance and resting places of ancestral beings.
Stories of the dreaming
Orally passed down narratives expressing creation, customs, and reasons for being.
Symbolism and art
Art that assists with oral heritage and conveys knowledge and teachings.
Inextricable link
The inseparable connection between land, dreaming, and identity.
Ancestral beings
Natural symbols from the land that connect individuals to their heritage.
Kinship
The organization of family groups connected to specific areas of land.
Importance of birthplace
Identifying oneself as part of the land where they were born.
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