The Yoruba Religion

There are many religions throughout the world today. Although there are several different religions, many individuals are not educated about the other beliefs besides there own. Religions today do have differences but are also very much the same. This is demonstrated between the religion of Yoruba, and Christianity. The Gods that the people in these religions worship are different but have the same purpose throughout the lives of each individual. Each individual’s purpose and goal in these religions also display similarities. Furthermore the rituals that are done throughout these religions are done for directions and to improve the relationship between the individual and their god. There are various differences and similarities between

The Mayans of northern Central America were very religious. The majority of the Mayans worshipped in stone ziggurats. This temple was used for worship and to sacrifice people to the gods. There was also a second stone temple, which was much bigger than the others, and it was not meant to be touched by anyone other than the priest. This temple was almost impossible to climb, and it was a sacred place where the priest could communicate with the gods. The Mayans believed that they each had spirit animals, or Way’ob. Each class of people would have a different Way’ob; for example, all kings were portrayed as jaguars. Most people would only have one Way’ob, but very powerful priests could have multiple. They Mayans were polytheistic, and worshipped

Throughout the reign of the Missionaries, the Igbo religion became lost. Clan members no longer worships their sacred gods and goddesses. “To abandon the gods of one’s father and go about with a lot of effeminate men clucking like old hens was the very depth of abomination,” (153; pt.2, ch.17) Okonkwo says in regards to his fellow clansmen converting to Christianity. At first, many members of the clan did not notice the changes around them. They became oblivious to the missionaries and what they had brought with them, “the white men has not only brought a religion, but also a government.” (155; pt.2, ch. 8) The changes brought by the white men, occur slowly and cautiously, until it becomes too late for the clan members to react. Members of

List and describe the eight elements that are developed in varying degrees in most religions?

Throughout this chapter there were eight major woman-centered religions discussed. Afro-Brazilian Religions; which seems to incorporate elements of Amerindian religions, African tribal religions, Catholicism, and Kardecism. Public rituals in which a female medium would be possessed by spirits was a main feature of this religion. Black Carib Religion; This religion had some of the same main features as Afro-Brazilian religions such as communicating with spirits and instead of female mediums contacting the spirits in this case the older women would be the spiritual leaders. A majority of Black Caribs are Roman Catholics as well. The next religion discussed was the Burmese Nat Religion; they have a lot of the same beliefs as the previous two religions. Most rituals were preformed by women and almost all of the shamans are women. Burmese Nat Religions coexists with Buddhist Practices. Christian Science was created by Mary Baker Eddy in the 1800s. They basically believe that self healing happens after a balance of prayer and study. This religion in the most different so far. It doesn’t seem to have the same spiritual beliefs and rituals. Korean Household Religion is where Korean women give up offerings for the well being of their homes to the gods. They also call upon female shamans for advice. I’ve noticed that so far, Women are expected to grow spiritually through themselves and they rely on other women for guidance. I wonder why men and women can grow in spirituality together?

Spirituality has a unique definition for every individual. As for myself, my spirituality is the path to my eternal life through my savior Jesus Christ. As a follower of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church, the church has taught me the way of life and how to constantly mend myself toward the right path while serving others. To begin with, the country I grew up in, Ethiopia is truly a combination of the two worlds because it is the first country to accept Christianity and Islam before even the Europeans did. What differs the Ethiopian Orthodox Church is the replica of the Ark of the Covenant we have in every church. The ark of the covenant, or as called by us Ethiopians Tabot, is where the stones in which the Ten Commandments are written

In his article “Bimaadiziwin or the “Good Life”, as a Unifying Concept of the Anishinaabe Religion”, Lawrence W. Gross set out to examine how bimaadiziwin is a unifying concept of the Anishinaabe religion. In the article, two points Gross focuses on his aim on demonstrating the continuity in Anishinaabe worldview and also demonstrating how bimaadiziwin serves as a unifying concept for traditional Anishinaabe religion. To support his points Gross explores the meaning of bimaadiziwin and how it is used, how story telling is a way of moral teachings and also ways to recover the Anishinaabe downfall.

Furthermore, when values that seem more align with someone's are brought to their attention it causes them to leave behind the values they were born with. Throughout Nwoye’s life he is continually under his father's scrutiny. It is clear that Nwoye is his own person and not simply following in his father’s values. As he goes into adulthood and is brought forth with the values of Christianity it calls to him. When the missionaries came Nwoye:

The DRC is located in Central Africa, is about one fourth the size of the United States, and has the potential to be a rich country as a result of its excellent farm land and abundant natural resources. Coffee beans, potatoes, tomatoes, yams, and leeks are among the many crops that grow well; the land is also rich in diamonds, gold, copper, cobalt, zinc, etc.

1. In a minimum of 100 words, describe the basic teachings of Zoroastrianism. What a fascinating religion, Zoroastrianism is! I never knew this religion existed. The first time I heard the word “Zoroastrianisam” it was a few months back when someone on Facebook was talking about Gal Gadot, the actress that plays wonder woman and saying that she is Zoroastrian, like it was a bad thing. Then, I found a chapter in my text book pertaining to Zoroastrianisam and I was excited to read the chapter, just to see what they are talking about. I asked myself, why would this be a bad thing if someone is Zoroastrian? I learned that this is probably the oldest monotheistic religion on the world and most importantly, the base for 3 major religions. Judaism,

Throughout the world there are many various religions, some very common to you and I. However, there are many religions that are common in several isolated places all around the world in Japan, Australia, and the Americas. Many of these religions, called Indigenous Religions are based on nature, and the earth. The practice of these religions is considered sacred to the people that follow them. Many of these indigenous people are fully sacrificed to their religion. They live their lives according to these religions and are fully indebted to them. The four major Indigenous Religions are Shinto, found in Japan, the Australian Aboriginal, African, and Native American.

The Old World opinions of the wilderness were rooted in fear and ignorance of what laid beyond unexplored lands. The irrational and misguided fear of the wilderness were rooted in folklore and mythological stories that labeled the wild as the enemy of survival. The minds of the Europeans were perverted by conceptions of the wild saturated with dangerous and even demonic images. Juxtaposed to these fears were a set of beliefs that designated the wilderness as a source of opportunity and favor from the Lord. Some saw the wilderness as a gift from the Lord and believed that it was their duty to explore and flourish in it. These antithetical set of beliefs both permeated Old World society and dominated how they interacted with their surroundings.

I was raised as a Roman Catholic. This meant waking up early on weekends, going to church every Sunday and the days of obligation, and attending catechism, no matter how much I protested. It also meant being unhappy. I detested most of the rules. I did not believe in an almighty God that could give me free will, but wanted to limit my actions. I also could not stand to believe in someone who could kill one of my best friends and continue the world like nothing had happened. All I wanted was to be able to live, not just survive. Six months after I was confirmed, I stopped going to church. After that I did not know what to believe. God was supposed to be watching over me. Instead, I felt He had forgotten my name.

List the religion(s) from our study this semester you believe are represented in, or have influenced, the United States’ system of governance. Give specific examples of the element(s) represented for each religion, and how they are represented. Are there “threads of truth” all the religions we studied share, which are represented in our civic society?  Cite scripture passages from each religion to back up your claims. Cite specific laws, documents, currency, patriotic music, sculpture, etc. that illustrate your assertions

In haiti the most popular music is a Vodou (is an african- derived religion system that is influenced by the Roman catholicism. It is similar to West African music, by the emphasis of polyrhythmic percussion and call-and-response singing. It is a ceremonial language from West African and Central African religions. The rituals consist of three rada drums, sometimes African irons bells, or similar instrument, and a shaken rattle. The biggest drum is the leader, the middle drum provides additional rhythms, While the smallest drum provides a steady beat for other instruments. The Vodou just like the Western African music has the polyrhythmic pattern results from the timeline patterns. The systems involve interactions with spirits of their ancestors,