Nature of Religion

The 4 characteristics of religion

Beliefs and believers, sacred text, ethics, rituals and ceremonies.

Paradigm

The core belief of a religion that a person must have in order to be a believer of a certain faith.

Paradigm belief of Christianity

Jesus Christ was crucified, dies and rose form the dead in order to save human kind from their sins.

Paradigms belief of Muslim

Humans are called to submit to Allah, the One God.

Paradigms of Judaism

Religious tradition

One of the big 5 religions

Dreaming

Refers to the creative stories through which the world was made, encompassing time, place and culture.

Land

An entity viewed as sacred and integral to Aboriginal identity, providing a connection to ancestors, spirituality, and cultural practices.

Country

refers to the land and waters that are culturally significant to Aboriginal people, embodying their spiritual beliefs and connections to ancestors.

Identity

The sense of self that connects individuals to their culture, ancestors, and land, forming a crucial part of Aboriginal spirituality.

Totem

a natural object, animal, or plant that holds spiritual significance for an individual or group, symbolizing their connection to the land and ancestors.