- "Ethics involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior." - "A central aspect of ethics is 'the good life', the life worth living or life that is simply satisfying."
Studying the ethical frameworks and moral values that different religions promote, and how these impact individuals and societies.
What is religion?: Definition, characteristics and functions of religion.
Major world religions: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and others.
Key religious figures: Jesus, Mohammed, Buddha and others.
Religious texts: Bible, Qur'an, Torah and others.
Religious beliefs and practices: Rituals, sacraments, prayer, meditation, pilgrimage and others.
Religious traditions and institutions: The role of the church, mosque, synagogue and temple.
Ethics and morality: The study of morality and ethical theory.
Theories of ethical decision making: Utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics, and care ethics.
Life after death: Different religious views on the afterlife.
Religious controversies and challenges: The role of religion in society, the problem of evil and others.
Religious perspectives on social justice and human rights: Looking at issues such as poverty, gender equality, and racial justice.
Interfaith dialogue: Learning about different religions' beliefs and practices in order to foster understanding and respect between them.
Comparative religion: Studying the similarities and differences between different religions.
Religion and politics: The role that religion plays in politics and government.
Globalization and religion: How religion is affected by, and influences, global issues such as population growth, climate change, and economic inequality.
Christianity: A religion that believes in the divinity of Jesus Christ and follows the teachings of the Bible.
Islam: A monotheistic religion that believes in one God and follows the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.
Judaism: A religion that believes in one God and follows the Hebrew Scriptures and the Talmud.
Hinduism: A religion that believes in multiple gods and goddesses and follows a variety of sacred texts.
Buddhism: A religion that seeks spiritual enlightenment and follows the teachings of Gautama Buddha.
Taoism: A philosophical and religious tradition that emphasizes the harmony between the individual and the universe.
Confucianism: A philosophical and ethical system that emphasizes individual responsibility and social harmony.
Sikhism: A monotheistic religion that promotes equality and social justice.
Jainism: A religion that emphasizes non-violence and self-control.
Zoroastrianism: A religion that believes in one God and promotes good thoughts, good words, and good deeds.
Shamanism: A spiritual practice that involves communicating with the spirit world.
Wicca: A modern religion that emphasizes worshipping nature and the goddess.
Thelema: A religion that follows the teachings of Aleister Crowley and focuses on self-discovery and individualism.
Scientology: A religion that focuses on improving the individual's spiritual and mental well-being.
Atheism: A lack of belief in any gods or deities.
- "Most religions have an ethical component, often derived from purported supernatural revelation or guidance."
- "Some assert that religion is necessary to live ethically."
- "there are those who 'would say that we can only flourish under the umbrella of a strong social order, cemented by common adherence to a particular religious tradition'."
- "the life worth living or life that is simply satisfying, which is held by many philosophers to be more important than traditional moral conduct."
- "concepts of right and wrong behavior."
- "often derived from purported supernatural revelation or guidance."
- "we can only flourish under the umbrella of a strong social order, cemented by common adherence to a particular religious tradition."
- "the life worth living or life that is simply satisfying, which is held by many philosophers to be more important than traditional moral conduct."
- "the life worth living or life that is simply satisfying."
- "Some assert that religion is necessary to live ethically."
- "a strong social order, cemented by common adherence to a particular religious tradition."
- "to defend and recommend concepts of right and wrong behavior."
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- "Most religions have an ethical component."
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- "the good life"
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