1- ppt - KINDS OF BELIEF SYSTEMS OR WORLD VIEW.pptx

This is a lesson for Introduction for World Religions and Belief Systems

1. Kinds of belief systems or worldview Introduction to world religions and belief systems

2. Understanding beliefs and worldview WORLDVIEW is a collection of beliefs about life and the universe being held by people . For a certain individual, social environment and upbringing are critical in the development of a religious life. There could be more unknown than known religions in the world since recorded history covers only several thousand years of human existence.

3. CONCEPT MAP

4. Kinds of beliefs systems/worldview 1. MONISM - there is no real distinction between god and the universe - All of existence is unified in a type of oneness which might be called God, the universe, nature, the source, the One or something else.

5. Kinds of beliefs systems/worldview 2. POLYTHEISM The belief and worship of many gods 3. MONOTHEISM - The belief or doctrine in one supreme God

6. Kinds of beliefs systems/worldview 4. ATHEISM Disbelief or in denial of the existence of a personal god

7. Kinds of beliefs systems/worldview 5. AGNOSTICISM Human reason is incapable of providing sufficient rational grounds to justify either the belief that God exists or the belief that God does not exist. God cannot be known

8. Kinds of beliefs systems/worldview ACTIVITY: 1. A certain person believes that no one can fathom the greatness of god because people’s capacity are very limited to know the existence of God. What type of belief system does this person follow?

9. Kinds of beliefs systems/worldview ACTIVITY: 2. Patrick, an agriculturist, worshipped the God of wealth and success when he was still looking for a job. By the time he was accepted as a field inspector, he constantly prayed to the god of good harvest for an increase in crop production. Also, he believes that Vishnu will always guide him in his way of life. What type of belief system does Patrick have?

10. Kinds of beliefs systems/worldview QUIZ: ANSWER THE FOLLOWING: 1. A group of people believes more on scientific explanation rather than the biblical reasoning. They may acknowledge the effort of the people who spread philosophy and recruited believers around the world. However, they deny the sanctity of a supreme transcendental being. What type of belief system is it?

11. Kinds of beliefs systems/worldview QUIZ: ANSWER THE FOLLOWING: 2. Juan, is a strong believer of Catholic faith. He always attend the holy mass and also is consistent with his devotion. What belief system does he follow?

12. Kinds of beliefs systems/worldview QUIZ: ANSWER THE FOLLOWING: 3. Give at least one monotheistic religion. 4. Give at least one polytheistic religion. 5. This belief system believes that all things are part of the same basic whole entity.