ap human geography. what is religion? religion is a set of common beliefs and practices generally...
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What is religion?Religion is a set of common beliefs and practices
generally held by a group of people.Religion is human beings' relation to the things
that they regard as holy, sacred, spiritual, or divine.Humans often get their sense of purpose and moral
values from religion.Religious beliefs are found in virtually every society
throughout human history.Geographers study the conflict that arises between
religions and also religious influence on cultural landscape.
Universalizing vs. Ethnic ReligionsUniversalizing Ethnic
Global Appeals to all peopleLocation does not matterEx. Christianity,
Buddhism, Islam
LocalAppeals to one group of
people in one placeEx. Judaism, Hinduism,
Taoism, Shinto
Mono vs. Poly TheismMonotheism Polytheism
Belief in one god.Ex. Judaism, Christianity,
Islam
Belief in multiple gods.Ex. Hinduism, Animism.
Divisions Within a ReligionBranch- large and fundamental division
within a religion.Ex. Islam in divided into Sunni and ShiaEx. Christianity is divided into Catholic,
Protestant, and East OrthodoxDenomination- division of a single branch.
Ex. Protestant denominations include Baptist, Lutheran, and Methodist.
Sect- a small group that has broken away from the larger denomination.
Universalizing: ChristianityOrigin: Jerusalem (30 AD)Founder: Jesus Christ (based on Judaism)Diffusion: Roman Empire, European Colonization, MissionariesHoly Book: Bible (Old and New Testament)Major Branches: Catholic, Protestant, E. OrthodoxCore Beliefs/ Teachings:
Jesus was messiah that the Jews were waiting for/ son of GodDied on the cross to save humans from sinBelief in Resurrection=heaven
Holy Places: Vatican, Church of Holy Sepulchre.Modern Locations: All continents, predom. In NA, SA, EUR,
AUS.Followers: Over 2 billion
Universalizing: IslamOrigin: Saudi Arabia (622 AD)Founder: Mohammad (based on Judaism)Diffusion: Arab armiesHoly Book: QuranMajor Branches: Sunni, Shiite (Shia)Core Beliefs/ Teachings:
5 Pillars of IslamMohammed is most impt. ProphetJesus is prophet, but not as impt. As Mohammed
Holy Places: Mecca (Ka’ba), MedinaModern Locations: SW Asia (Middle East), N. Africa,
Central Asia, Southern Asia. Also Europe and NA.Followers: 1.3 billion
Universalizing: BuddhismOrigin: Nepal (530 BC)Founder: Siddhartha Gautama, original Buddha. Diffusion: Magadhan Empire, merchants (China)Holy Book: n/aMajor Branches: Mahayana, Theravada, Tantrayana.Core Beliefs/ Teachings:
Four Noble Truths (Desire= Suffering) Eightfold Path Nirvana Can follow other religions
Holy Places: 8 holy shrines, 4 miracle sites, all connect to Buddha.
Modern Locations: China, SE AsiaFollowers: 400 million
Ethnic: HinduismOrigin: 2500-1500 BCFounder: No specific founderDiffusion: Little diffusion, relocationHoly Book: no single holy bookCore Beliefs/ Teachings:
Individual decides best way to worship godMany paths to godPolytheisticNo rigid rules
Holy Places: many (natural features, shrines, Ganges river)Modern Locations: India (97%), NepalFollowers: 900 million
Ethnic: JudaismOrigin: Canaan (Israel) (2000 BC)Founder: AbrahamDiffusion: Diaspora to Europe, to U.S. and Israel post- WWIIHoly Book: Torah (Old Testament)Core Beliefs/ Teachings:
Ten CommandmentsMonotheismStill waiting for Messiah
Holy Places: Jerusalem, Western Wall, Mt. SinaiModern Locations: Israel (1/3), U.S. (1/3), rest of world
(1/3)Followers: 14 million