What is a monotheistic religion? A monotheistic religion is the belief in one god There is 3 main monotheistic religions Islam, Christianity and Judaism. Today I am going to be talking about only one of the monotheistic religions Islam and comparing it to one of the polytheistic religions Hinduism I will be talking about all the differences between Islam and Hinduism. In Islam god transcends beyond the limits of space, time and gender. Revelation god revealed his will and law to humanity through the Quran.
This was how people were thought to identify themselves. However, the post Cold War world is a place where people’s identities are cultural. Some may ask, isn’t a shared government, a similar economy and shared ideals the makings for a culture? The answer to this question is both yes and no, and an underlying factor still remains to be discussed, religion. Huntington argues that “Of all the objective elements which define civilizations, however, the most important usually is religion.
Impact on Islamic civilization in the field of faith Islam came with the faith of monotheism in the middle of a society and a world that was rife with polytheism and idolatry. Islam said that Allah is the only God and He was far above any physical characteristics or shortcomings. Islam liberated man from worshipping anyone but Allah, Exalted be He. Islam gave no room to any mediator or priest to act between man and Allah. As soon as the world, particularly during the era of European renaissance, knew this pure faith, “the followers of every religion started to provide explanation for polytheism, or aspects of polytheism and idolatry and their customs and traditions, which existed in their religious system.
Elements of Religious Tradition REL 134 Elements of Religious Tradition How many different religions really exist in the world? An intelligent answer to this question escapes me. It is possible that an accurate count is unavailable do the vastness of the subject. What is for sure is that religion is a phenomenon of the world, found in every single place no matter how secluded. The search for a higher meaning or a power beyond our own appears to be a shared ambition the world over.
Maritza Gonzalez ENGL. 1301-41034 K. Buck 22 October 2013 Journal 4: Role of Karma in Religion In today’s society religion plays an important aspect in our lifestyle, livelihood, and self-perseverance. Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are three of the most common religions practiced around the world. Christianity is a monotheistic religion broken down into categories called denominations. There are many closely related denominations comprised within western Christianity.
What is religious fundamentalism? Refer both to literature on modernity and religious fundamentalism INTRO Throughout the course of this essay, a study will be embarked on fundamentalist movements in order to investigate what religious fundamentalisms are, if and why they appear to be resurging, their characteristics, their possible links to violence, and their relation to modernity What is religious fundamentalism? Sometimes the term fundamentalist is used to describe any group that takes religion seriously or that views religion’s role in public life to be greater than the labeller would wish it to be. The term also might be used for those who are too religiously confident or who engage in any sort of action out of religious conviction. Thus, not only are the Christian religious right in the United States and the global al Qaeda Muslims called fundamentalist, but so too are local parent groups who want restrictions placed on Internet access in local schools.
Kersine Noel Rev. Grant Kilps World Religion 24 August 2011 Why study world religion? Religion is one of the foremost disciplines for investigating the borderline questions of life and death, of love and hate, that differentiate the human state. Religious studies provides the prospect to recognize, with extent and degree, the way many beliefs and rituals that move persons to grasp the unorthodox world of the religious existence. Religious studies enables the development of crucial aptitudes -- critical thinking, communication competence, interpersonal awareness, and intercultural literacy -- necessary for success in a global society.
William James interpretation of Personal religion was that individuals can have a religious experience and can be experienced regardless of whatever culture he or she is from. William James was interested in personal religion more than institutional religion. Sigmund Freud thinks of God as being a father image. Sigmund Freud thinks that having more than one religion is dysfunctional and alienates people. References James, William.
For example, he states that Islam is a religion firmly rooted in the traditions of Jewish and Christian Scriptures or explains how “Jihad” is originally meant only for defensive purposes. Similarly, How to Win A Cosmic War: Globalization, and the End of the War on Terror, another work by Reza Aslan he explains the realities of many muslims and fundamentalists have come to view the problems in their life, their analytical process and consequently their ideological assumptions. Here also Aslan distinguishes groups like “Hamas” that have political adjectives unlike, the jihadist group “al-Quaida” which are often taught to have the same objectives. The point is clear, if nations want to learn to live with each other 2 without having to go to war they have to, at least understand each other. Another overlapping theme, is challenging the concept that the worlds grievances are based on larger issues like religion as in, “Clash of Civilizations Theory” or taking part in the “Cosmic War” rhetoric.
However, religion is only one component of this dangerous situation. The conflict goes far beyond just a clash of religions to become one of global consequence. While many people are led to believe this is a religious war, and while religion certainly plays a significant role in hostilities, history has shown that global politics, land disputes, and regional wars are equally to blame for the continuing crisis. It is important to note that the term “Arab-Israeli conflict” is really a generic label which is put on the situation to encompass all struggles related to the Middle East. It is important for one to understand some of the history behind this struggle in order to put many of the events into perspective.