A dynamic, living religion (1 Viewer)

[wagig]

How do the characteristics of religion create a dynamic and living religion?
Its a 20 mark question for an assignment and any ideas will be appreciated.

 

[ebbygoo]

I'm in the same boat! What should we be including that could possibly add up to 20 marks for such a directed question

 

[joelferns27]

which school do you go to???
A dynamic religion is the one which can be interpreted according to the needs of the times without losing the central ideas. That is why Hinduism is relevant even today despite it being the oldest religion of the world.Hinduism is not only the oldest religion but also constantly changing,refining and adapting to changes in the society.Whereas many other religions are averse to changes,new ideas and interpretations,Hinduism is so dynamic that its teachers interpret it according to the needs of the times. It speaks volume about the relevance of Hinduism even in 21st century

 

[theomen131]

you know what.. yolo

 

[ebbygoo]

^^^^^

 

[captainpigs]

For a living religious tradition type question you pretty much just have to talk about how it is relevant on peoples lives today.

 

[likeaBOS]

How do the characteristics of religion create a dynamic and living religion?

Firstly, start off in discussing what a dynamic & living religion is:

--> A religion which embodies its core beliefs whilst still adapting facets (the characteristics of religion) to modern context. This in turn allows for adherents to practice their given religion within their societal bounds.
--> Dynamic implies it is sustainable and adaptable yet true to its fundamental beliefs
--> Living furthers that idea that it is active and relevant over ever-changing contexts

Throughout your response it would be best to discuss in close reference to the syllabus points of the 'characteristics of religion' which regard:
1. Beliefs & believers
2. Sacred Texts
3. Ethics
4. Practice/ritual

Depending on how you wish to approach the response structurally, you could possibly discuss these aspects, how they relate to one another and the way in which they shape a 'dynamic & living religion'. Most importantly, you should illustrate how the characteristic of religion foster the nature of a dynamic and living religion with relevant examples from the Religious Traditions (Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Hindism, Islam) you have studied.

Hope this helps,