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Why use the term world's religions rather than world religions in studying various religious traditions?
Using the term "world's religions" emphasizes the diversity and ownership of the different religious traditions by followers worldwide. It acknowledges that these religions are an integral part of people's lives and cultures across the globe, rather than just existing in isolation.
What religion is christianaty?
Christianity is a term used to describe religions that base their teachings on "Christ" These religions then branch out to anywhere between Catholic, Protestant, Mormon, Seven Day Adventists etc etc.....
Why are indigenous religions are no longer called primitive religions but instead are called primal religions?
In Social Linguistics, they say that words are like flags, fought over, waved about, sometimes burnt, but most - a symbol that can instill deep emotions in concerned populations. "Primitive" implies "simple, uncultured, uneducated" - as in pre-recorded history age of the human race. "Primal" means "Relating to an early stage in evolutionary development" (dictionary.com), but it can also mean "fundamental/essential". Primal religions, as a generalization, do not make a distinction between the physical and the metaphysical - a tree is a thing and a spirit.
What is the cult of the dead?
The cult of the dead refers to religious or spiritual practices that focus on reverence and veneration of deceased individuals. Different cultures and religions have various beliefs and rituals associated with honoring the dead, such as ancestor worship or offerings to deceased loved ones.
What are the Non conformist religions?
Non conformists was a term used in England and Wales after the Act of Uniformity 1662 to refer to a Protestant Christian who did not "conform" to The Church of England. Non conformists were radical in the separation from the church.
What is the general term used to describe religions that are not momtheistic?
Polytheistic religions.
What are intermarriages?
The term intermarriage is general term used for different things. It can be used to describe marriages between different races, religions, tribes, or ethnic groups.
Is the general term 'pagan' used to describe religions that are not monotheistic and are unlike Judaism Christianity or Islam?
Pagan is a term that can be used, but it is often considered derisive. A better term would be "polytheist" if they believe in multiple gods or "animist" if they believe in spirits.
What general term is used to describe the eastern provinces?
the maritimes
What was the general term used to describe dust bowl?
Okies
What is the general term for European Medieval Maps?
Mappa mundi is a general term used to describe medieval European maps of the world.
What is the general term used to describe religions that are not monotheistic?
Polytheistic religions believe in the power or existence of more than one god. Often these faith systems believe in the existence of many different gods who all control or reign over different aspects of nature, humanity, and reality.
Is there a general legal term that means guilty party?
Guilty is the legal term that is used to describe someone who has committed an illegal act. There is no other term used to describe this.
What is clergy in general?
"Clergy" is a collective noun to describe those who are ordained (bishops, priests and deacons) in Catholicism/Orthodoxy/Anglicanism; the term is also used to describe ministers/pastors in Protestant denominations, and equivalent religious figures (such as rabbis or imams) in other religions such as Judaism or Islam.
What is the term general adaptation syndrome used to describe?
General adaptation syndrome is used to describe how someone's body short and long term reaction to stress. This is to see how someone is able to handle their stress.
What are the symptoms of dermatitis?
Dermatitis is a general term used to describe inflammation of the skin.
What does Pagan mean?
Pagan is a general term that refers to people holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions. It is a broad, general description that encompasses thousands of religions over thousands of years.
