world chart assignment

REL212 WORLD VIEW CHART (alternate version)

This chart contains all the research you need to write the final paper for this course. If you do the research and reading on the religion(s) we study each week, and if you give yourself a good guide to the religions using this chart, you will have a good foundation for that final paper. The more information you provide for yourself with this chart, the easier it will be to write your final paper. Do not forget to provide adequate material for any in-text citations and be sure to include a reference page as well.

Complete and submit the following worksheet. Provide citations for any source(s) you used to explain or provide examples for in your research. List in APA Style full references for any in-text citations and source(s) made in the above chart.

Student Name: Angella Ackie week 4

RELIGION(S) OF THE WEEK

Provide your response in this column.

· State the name of the Religion being addressed in this chart.

· Please address ONLY ONE (1) religion per chart.

DAOISM

ORIGIN OF ALL THINGS

Provide your response in this column.

· State the creation story that this religion uses to explain the creation of the universe. If you cannot identify a creation story for this religion, offer a suggestion as to why this religion may not have one.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.

· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

Tao means "way" or "path." Taoism is sometimes spoken as Daoism.

It is a religion with about 225 million followers, although it's impossible to calculate the exact number of followers because many of these followers also follow other religions.

Most followers believe that it was started a little before 600 BC by Lao Tzu(or Tsu) . Lao believed that the way to go to happiness was to "Go with the flow.

He thought instead of working hard to get things done that people should spend their time trying to find out an easier way to do things. He believed that the yin(the dark side) was the women, still things, and death.

The yang(the bright/bright side) was the side of men, the sun, things that move, dragons, and birth. Everyone has yin and yang in them, but it's important to keep them balanced because some chinese doctors believe a lot of illnesses come from too much yin or too much yang. Lao also thought is was important to make sure there are lots of laws about how people should behave. 

This is not specified in the history of Taoism. This is because it started up as culture and therefore could not have their personal creation story.

NATURE OF GOD/CREATOR

Provide your response in this column.

· State the nature of the god(s) worshiped by this religion. If you cannot identify a god (or gods) for this religion, offer a suggestion as to why this religion may not have one.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.

· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

There is no omnipotent being beyond the cosmos, which created and controls the universe.

In Taoism the universe springs from the Tao, and the Tao impersonally guides things on their way.

But the Tao itself is not God, nor is it a god, nor is it worshipped by Taoists.

Taoists venerate gods, as there doesn't seem to be a place for deities in Taoist thinking.

Daoism has no specific founder. This is because the religion grew out of various religious and also philosophical traditions. It begun in the year 142C.E.

VIEW OF HUMAN NATURE

Provide your response in this column.

· State how this religion views human beings.

· How are human beings viewed with regard to their characteristics and their place in the universe? If you cannot identify how this religion defines human beings, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn't.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.

· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

The heart (xin) is the symbolic center of the human being.

It is the residence of spirit (shen) and corresponds to the Northern Dipper in heaven.

Just as Oneness takes multiple forms in the cosmos, so the center of the human being In this religion, human nature can deviate from natural order. When this happen, the human being are likely to bring destruction to themselves and also those that are around them.as such the concept of human nature is therefore directly connected to the human body.

VIEW OF GOOD & EVIL

Provide your response in this column.

· State how this religion defines the concept of good and evil.

· Most religions encourage their adherents to be good and to shun evil. How does this religion define these terms for those who practice this religion? If you cannot identify how this religion defines well and evil, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn't.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.

· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

Daoism known as the ultimate truth or the Way, it has several meanings and is the basis of all living things.

The Dao governs nature and it is the supreme method to live by.

They believe that life itself is generally happy and is void of suffering and should be lived with balance and virtue.

Happiness cannot be found is Tao is not in balance, Yin Yang is needed in order to seek enlightenment.

Confucianism- Moral demands and good teaching are driving forces in what makes a person good.

This religion does not seem to hold the position of good against evil. On the contrary they tend to be seeing the interdependence of all daulities.as such when one lobbed something as good; the other party can easily create an evil.

VIEW OF SALVATION

Provide your response in this column.

· All religions suggest that human beings are faced with a “problem” that needs to be overcome. What is the “problem” this religion identifies, and how does it suggest that we can overcome it? If you cannot identify how this religion defines the “problem,” or how to overcome it, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn't.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.

· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

Daoism- Dao is the ultimate truth and the basis of all living things because it provides a method to live by Salvation is achieving balance between good and evil.

Confucianism- Do not do unto others what you do not want done to you, doing merciful acts leads to abettor life through reincarnation.

They both believe that you should honor your father and mother to bring a good name to your family because in the end all that is left behind is your name. A mistake is not a “sin” but an opportunity to learn to do better next time

Daoism do not believe in salvation. According to them, there is absolutely nothing that one needs to be saved from. They therefore believe is simple life with harmony with Tao.

VIEW OF AFTERLIFE

Provide your response in this column.

· What does this religion teach about “what comes next” after all is said and done? For Eastern religions that teach reincarnation, this question is about what happens after moksha is attained. For Western religions, this question is about what happens when we die. If you cannot identify how this religion defines the afterlife, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn't.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.

· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

Daoism believes that the process of death “shijie” (release from the corpse), and after this occurs there is a transformation to immortality or ascension into heavens.

Confucianism- They believes that Kongzi stated that the afterlife is beyond human comprehension.

Humans should live in a way that will promote social relations rather than based on the expectations oprewards or condemnation after they die

The religion does not believe that the afterlife exist. According to them human being are external and as such they only transform to another life. The other life to them is not a continuation but just another life.

PRACTICES AND RITUALS

Provide your response in this column.

· How do members of this religion “practice” their “faith?”

· What ceremonies, or rituals, do they use to help pass this religion on to the next generation? If you cannot identify how this religion is practiced, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn't have any rituals or practices.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.

· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

Daoism- Initially Daoism focused on meditation, breathing and reciting verses.

There worship includes praying to various deities, purification, and making offering to deities.

Confucianism- Their practices include staying true to your own nature. Confucius was a strong believer in rituals and that by participating in these rituals people were united and communities were strengthened.

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One of the rituals practiced by this faith is Qingmin.the other form of sacrifice is the burning of joss paper. Finally, there is also the street parade which is practice by this religion

CELEBRATIONS AND FESTIVALS

Provide your response in this column.

· Identify one or two celebrations and/or festivals that members of this religion use to express their beliefs in public, or in private.

· Name the festival(s) and give a short explanation of how it is observed. If you cannot identify any celebrations or festivals for this religion, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn't have any.

· Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.

· You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

References:

Daosim There Dragon Boat festival is celebrated on the 5thday of the 5thLunar month; this is when they have the longest day.

People ride dragon boats because they represent masculine and feminine energy.

They also celebrate the Dragon Head Raising Festival which is in honor of Tu-ti Gong, the Earth Father.

Confucianism-Festivals are held all over China every year to celebrate Confucius’ birthday. The most popular festival is held from 9/26-10/10 in his birthplace of Qufu, Shandong Province. They do not celebrate specific holy days and they often practice days from other religions. Ching Ming is a festival celebrated 106 days after the winter solstice to celebrate their families and visit their ancestors graves.

First lunar month; this is the birthday of Tai-Shang Lao-chinches is the founder of Taoism.

Second lunar month; this is celebrated in remembrance of Ta-ta Gong. It is the dragon head rising festival.