Religion.

Monotheism examples: Judaism’s Shema Prayer, “the Lord is our God, the Lord is one.” Christianity "one God and Father of all" (Ephesians 4:6).

Polytheism: Polytheism is evident in Hinduism, particularly in Rig Veda 1.164.46, "Truth is one; the wise call it by many names." Ancient Greek religion expresses polytheism through the worship of multiple gods, including Zeus, who is described as the "father of gods and men" (Iliad 1.544).

Animism examples: The Anangu Nation demonstrates animism through Tjukurpa, believing Uluru is physical evidence of the Dreaming where ancestral beings remain spiritually present. Shinto expresses animism through the belief that kami (spirits) inhabit natural features such as mountains, rivers, trees and rocks.

Social Cohesion and social transformation definition: Cohesion is how religion helps society work together. Transformation is how religion influences significant changes in society. 

Social Cohesion Examples: United in Hope and Australian Dialogue of Christians, Muslims and Jews.

Social Transformation Examples: Judaism transformed society through Abraham Heschel’s promoted social justice. Christianity transformed society through the PJ23rd who promoted peace.

Meaning and purpose definition: Answers life fundamental questions about origins, purpose and destiny. 

Meaning and purpose examples: Provides origins. Christianity believes humans are made in the “image of God” (Genesis 1:27). Judaism provides purpose by teaching Pikuach Nefesh through “you shall not murder” (Exodus 20:13).

BioLogos: Can be used for personal fulfilment, scientific progress and disenchantment.  BioLogos is a Christian organisation which harmonises modern scientific progress with Scripture, offering an intellectually credible, fulfilling faith. 

Laudato Si’ Movement: Can be used to seek ethical guidelines, clarify relationships with society, rise of materialism and ecological awareness. Laudato Si’ Movement is a global Catholic movement which counters materialism and ecological damage by providing clear ethical guidelines for communal environmental responsibility.

Plum Village: Plum Village is an international Buddhist community which uses experiential mindfulness and Engaged Buddhism to offer inner peace, modern ethics, and social connection. 

Scientific Progress: Sinai and Synapses runs Scientistists in Synagogues so Jewish communities can discuss science with rabbis and scientists.