I don’t always agree with them, but I respect their work.”. The point is to “be separate” so where there are similar groups the slight differences are exaggerated — the heretic being more of a threat than the infidel! It is also exclusive to state that there is no truth or even that they are all true or that we can’t know truth. Unfortunately,there is no current consensus on a precise identification of thenecessary and sufficient conditions of what counts as a religion. Elements of Religious Traditions Paper Patricia Summerville REL 134 August 23, 2010 Clark Frailey Abstract Religion is practiced by believers all over the world. He sees its head among Ulster Protestants, Buddhist Sinhalese, the religious nationalism of Russia’s Dostoevsky, and of course American exceptionalism from its roots in Puritanism. Especially the fear of and opposition to homosexuality. you seem to be incapable of thinking that anyone thinks differently from you — to a fundamentalist everyone is a fundamentalist. There is an inerrant holy book, prophet or charismatic leader to whom literal obedience is mandatory. and that the only alternative to fundamentalism is another form of “fundamentalism” that holds only one of three alternatives (no truth, all true, cannot know truth). These events continue to impact the marketplace, yet decision makers are ⦠All religions have a sense that there is a right way to live and act, and if we do this, we reap some sort of spiritual benefit. The interminable opinions, one way or the other, are for the most part wise-seeming, meaningless generalizations. Wetherefore currently lack a decisive criterion that would enable clearrulings whether some movements should count as religions (e.g.,Scientology or Cargo cults of the Pacific islands). Hence the “right” of Jews to the biblical lands of the West Bank, along with the consequent bloodshed. They are “the Chosen”, “the Elect”, “the Saved”. Judaism is a monotheistic faith, which means members believe in only one god. Books and publications are covered with a range of perspectives with attempts at fair and accurate representation of others’ arguments and content (where there are occasional and inevitable missteps on that I notice Neil making corrections and apologies where warranted, which wins points with me). “God’s law always trumps human law.” (Pataki does not directly say it, but we know democracy is not a value of the fundamentalist.). Who Will See “The Kingdom of God Coming with Power” in Mark 9:1? I know of no other site which offers a wide range of topics related to careful critical analysis of historically and scripturally related issues.”, “I think you have a high quality blog that provides a positive public service by discussing academic topics within a wider audience.”, “I have found your website really valuable as an interpretive filter for Biblical scholarship, especially the origins of Christianity and historicity of Jesus issue. Sign in|Recent Site Activity|Report Abuse|Print Page|Powered By Google Sites, Beyond The Valley (of the shadow of death), Z: Hebraic: Ancient Hebrew Sea Migrations. . Beware of the Biased Distinction Between Civilized and — Earl Doherty, November 2013 (personal email). The more any phenomena displays the characteristics above, it is likely to be accepted as a religion. 1. And there is zero historical evidence for Ned Ludd, and this was long after birth, baptism & criminal records started…, Appreciate the thoroughness of your reply as well as the added references. In religion a myth is a traditional story with a historical basis. Segmental division of society: The caste system divides the whole society into various segments or sections. Hence the importance of bringing about a government that will prioritize the right morals and right culture for the nation — relegating other (economic) functions to a secondary place. Religious experience is a crucial factor within religion. Sexual behaviour is a major concern of all fundamentalists — Christian, Jewish, Islamic — without exception. The common goal of Christianity is to spread faith and good morals, and we give inspiration. The life of constantine â Eusebius Pamphilius. happen to be some of the most astute and well-read amateurs you can read on the internet on the subject of biblical historicity. It might be termed magic, or sorcery, cult or some other description but not as a full fledged religion. Such a religion therefore usually has an ability to adapt to the physical environment surrounding it (much like a lizard changing colors). More often than not, the beliefs and ethical ideals of a religion are determined by the prevailing social conditions and attitudes within its community of origin. Yet clear distinction is very important, due to the fact that they must be clear when presenting their overall total view of reality, through an understandable and believable system of doctrines. And you’d be right. Why Scholars Came to Think of Jesus as an Apocalyptic Prophet, On Internet Censorship and Mainstream Propaganda, Substance and Image in Domestic and International Political Power, Did Jonathan Z. Smith Really Not Understand Ideal Types? Post was not sent - check your email addresses! It’s just as “black and white” to lump them all together and dismiss them. Sorry. Therefore, both mythological and doctrinal dimensions of religion nearly always must be viewed in a 'going hand-in-hand' manner. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. They find this information in the first book of the Old Testament, Genesis, which states: Note that I do not use the term ‘amateur’ pejoratively. Elements of Religious Traditions. by Neil Godfrey . Too bad the link to Pataki’s article still isn’t working. . To suggest that “tolerance” and “reasonable” and “enlightenment” (ie understanding) are “black and white” views of the world, or in any sense the equivalent of “elect”, “chosen” or “unique” is simply nonsense and a facile perversion of what is meant by “black and white” etc. The more I read your stuff (and I still do, of course), the more I realize how much we all owe you. Six of the most important characteristics are: cities, government, religion, social structure, writing and art. Since the act of ritual involves unified actions between mind and body, and given the fact that when conjoined in action the spiritual dominates the physical, the spiritual aspect of the action should always be allowed due dominance? Best, Emanuel, “Here I give an admittedly subjective short list, in random order, of useful, high level and regularly updated weblogs on the study of the Old Testament . To him, charismatic leaders are said to possess superior debating and persuasive skills and technical expertise, to foster attitudinal, behavioral and emotional changes in their followers. The fewer the features demonstrated, the less likely it will be termed a religion. This great age came to an end with the Bharata War, the beginning of which is dramatically described in the Bhagavad-gita and the result, according to the text, was over a million deaths. “I always enjoy reading Neil’s blog because I think that he is careful, thorough, intellectually fair, and honest.”. The Gospel of Mark’s Jesus as the New Adam, Jesus Christ Created as an Epitome of Old Testament Figures (1) — Charbonnel and Jésus-Christ, Sublime Figure de Papier, Did Jonathan Z. Smith Really Not Understand Ideal Types? i am disturbed that you seem quite willing to admit that you have no problem with people who display all of the above 10 characteristics, and that your only apparent concern is that they display those 10 qualities in respect to the “correct beliefs”. Allah treats everyone equally and with patience. Organized religion is established for the explicit purpose of allowing a minority, the priesthood, to maintain mental (spiritual) control over its converts. So, please continue to delve deeply and share this intellectual sustenance with your grateful readers.”, — Mary Booker, – February 2020 (personal email), “Vridar is consistently thought-provoking, well-informed, and asking the right questions. Both human and animal sacrifices were offered to their gods 3. The moral life according to the will of God can only be fully lived in a society of fellow-practitioners of the belief. I’ll try to offer something more substantial than “Thank you” in response at some point, but I didn’t want to wait . What are the six main characteristics of Romantic literature? Public marks of distinction are needed to maintain their sense of superiority and distinctive identity. He refers to the common contemporary use of the word “fundamentalist” as used commonly by people and in the media. If so, you are expressing part of the black and white problematic phenomenon that Patik is attempting to help us understand — at a psychological level. This post is going straight to the March 2016 Biblical Studies Carnival.”, “Neil, this is actually rather useful. Some groups shy away from debate (the Christian fundamentalists mainly) but others won’t respect you unless you’re willing to aggressively debate (Muslims mainly). Pataki points to the obvious examples in St Augustine, Calvin, and now in pre-millennial Protestants who are “burdened” with knowing they will be saved while the rest of the world goes to hell. Doctrines are created for the purposes of clarification, organization, and intellect within the mythological or symbolic words of religious convictions of faith and ritual. 4. It is easy for everyone to read and understand the Noble Quran and the Hadith (Traditions of the Prophet (pbuh), and to adjust his life accordingly. The more personal religious experience becomes, the greater the faith becomes within the convert. (I Kings 4:20-25). This common use though isn’t correct. A place where there is a black and white, a Manichaean struggle between absolutes, good and evil, truth and error, God and Satan. I have a problem with what some of them believe is fundamental. It (fundamentalism) manifests itself as an attempt by “besieged believers” to find their refuge in arming themselves with an identity that is rooted in a past golden age. (A cell phone photo won’t do for the…, I will see if I can get a scan to you Neil. I noted previously that even though cults should be defined from a theological point of view, we can nevertheless gain valuable insights into certain aspects of the cultic ⦠No doubt individuals can be convinced. Religion is a system of beliefs and moral norms that serve as spiritual guide for the human being; the mythology that composes them and their main characteristics vary between culture and culture. We (and Pataki) know the world fundamentalist is also applied today to certain economic and environmental groups, but for the purposes of his book he is discussing those religious groups to which society widely and commonly applies the term “fundamentalist”. In other words it is anathema to them to be branded as part of a larger collection of groups under the same label. They are still children psychologically. And as such, they are “privileged” or “burdened” with a special mission on behalf of their deity and for the benefit of the world. Basic Characteristics of Religion. CHAPTER ONE: CHARACTERISTICS OF BASIC RELIGIONS Chapter Outline and Unit Summaries I. Daniel Schwartz, Agrippa 1: The Last King of Judaea (Texts…, Greg, if you can scan an image of the scripts for Albinus and Pilate and email it to me I…, Well we know that even second temple Jews did indeed “deviate” from the straightforward Genesis account, and presumably they did…, All works of the New Testament are that late and depend vitally on those deviations. Sadly, when it comes to a matter of living up to the goal of righteous perfection, religion has never achieved a perfect score. Religious Characteristics. Nancy Fraser – June 2019 (personal email), “I’ve even been cited by atheists with approval (which I really don’t know how to take, so thanks, I think, but I’m not sure, Vrider (even though I feel like I need to take a shower now)).”. , They may well be commonly referred to fundamentalist. 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Characteristically Religious Feelings Awe, a sense of mystery, a sense of guilt, and adoration are "religious feelings" which tend to be aroused in religious believers when they come in the presence of sacred objects, in sacred places, and during the practice of sacred rituals. I’m so glad you’re helping to spread these ideas! (p.32). As Francis Schaeffer would say: I wholeheartedly disagree with you but I’ll die for your right to say it. A â Art and Architecture: including art, architecture, music, literature, science, and writing P â Politics and Government: controls and regulates some of the members of the society E â Economics: members of the society perform different jobs and become specialists Pataki is not “dismissing” anyone — he is attempting to understand the psychology of an array of movements that demonstrate common characteristics. And such is to be considered a good thing, a completely natural occurrence. 8. There is no attempt to impose idiosyncratically his own labels on his pet subjects. Elements of Religion. (Pataki does not address it here, but of course the Book of Acts was written to portray a “pre-heretical” golden age in its earliest chapters at least.). 5. It is through religious experience that God takes on a new enhanced meaning within the life of the convert. All are truth statements and make claims of absolute truth. Give at least three examples of how religions have incorporated characteristics of cosmology. But it IS useful and valid for purposes of understanding and studying certain social phenomena and movements, especially cross culturally, to find a word that is understood by the majority. Filed under: Religion and Atheism Tags: Fundamentalism, Pataki: Against Religion Actually I did say that in my first post. G â Geography: that is not likely to suddenly change. According to G.S. This is not in Pataki’s book, but the following Hindu example is copied from here. This oversight has been corrected. The Indian holy books, the Vedas, are said to contain even scientific as well as spiritual truths; many Christian fundamentalists believe the same of the Bible. The gods were represented by images and symbols 5. They’re not the same as definitions. No group will ever admit basic error or change their views like that because they are based on “beliefs” and “faith”.) 1. Looking forward to more segments.”, “Many thanks for this post, and for the quality of your blog.“, “I want to say here that this site is so resourceful and highly on top of the most modern scholarship in the areas discussed here. If we don’t use fundamentalist to refer to those groups, then you are free to suggest another word for them, and we can discuss them under that term if you wish. It isn't always the easiest thing to do in theology, to tell the difference between the mythological and the symbolic, from stated theological doctrine (s). Their ancestors came to America to preserve their 17th century religious prejudices and today’s descendants have remained isolated as the rest of the world has long since moved on. They built high places for their gods and goddesses 6. I was going with a common or dictionary definition of fundamental instead of the 10 points above. I think it’s entirely correct to call someone like Mother Theresa or M. L. King a fundamentalist, extremist and a radical. . There is no middle ground. I think that people need to be engaged with and ideas need to considered and judged. Everyone ultimately believes this. In India they established the Hindu Golden Age described in the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. These groups are also insecure in the face of plurality and doubts — they can only function with absolute certainty. What you’re saying is that I should just read the book instead of hassling you about it. When less emphasis is placed upon the spiritual aspect, and the physical actions are allowed dominance, as is often the case in congregational rituals and ceremonies, the ritual then becomes much like an empty shell, containing little if any true substance... becoming worth next to nothing from a positive spiritual viewpoint. They also have an agenda to convert all children to their religion by brainwashing them with more crap. 3. Tags: Fundamentalism, Pataki: Against Religion. I doubt it. I don’t think the ten are a fair representation of all fundamentals. The first concept of religion is sacred, which is the idea that religion binds individuals and communities together. Your objections point to this very fear — of losing distinctness of identity. Islam does not involve abstract ideas that are hard to believe. 10 characteristics of religious fundamentalism. Myths are often employed in spiritual rituals. As an Atheist and gay male, I cannot believe the lies and crap that millions of bible believers are taught in sunday school and in church. Was Constantine a Christian? You are doing essentially the same quality now (apart from the philology and languages) except mostly sticking to commenting on others’ work as informed comment/discussion.”. The classification of religions involves: (1) the effort to establish groupings among historical religious communities having certain elements in common or (2) the attempt to categorize similar religious phenomena to reveal the structure of religious experience as a whole.. Function and significance. And this identity is acted out in an attempt to restore that “golden past”. My discourse community has all of the six characteristics defined by John Swales. The social dimension of a religion is primarily determined by its ethical ideals and rituals contained therein. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. . This saying rings true between both the religion and its converts (as a general rule). Some of them I agree with, others I do not. The Aztec religion focused on how gods, humans, and nature were related. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. (I’m reminded in particular of a famous study some decades ago of millenialist movements in the middle ages, “The Pursuit of the Millennium“.). Pataki is referring to groups commonly referred to as fundamentalist today. Sad that the US of A is more becoming a theocracy. . The House of Worship (church, temple, mosque, etc) is the traditional place wherein congregational religious rituals and ceremonies are performed. African people relate to or worship God through praying, singing and dancing, making sacrificial offerings, dedications and invoking blessings. British football fans, inner-city gangs and others could fit a lot of the above characteristics. “The fundamentalist, whether Christian, Judaistic or Islamic, will accept all but only into one exclusive “truth”.” The Islamic golden age was the time of Mohammad and shortly after; for many American Christians it was the time of the Founding Fathers or “relatively wholesome 1950’s suburban America”. A. Hindus acknowledge 330 million gods and one Ultimate Reality, the Brahman, which is beyond all names and forms. I believe people can be convinced by reason. The majority commonly misuse a lot of words. Since there is only one true way, it is under constant threat. Introduction: Questioning the Evolutionary Paradigm A. Organized religions are usually governed by ethical codes for good conduct. It’s always gratifying when a reader zeroes in on exactly those aspects I thought were most interesting and most central to my argument. The fundamentalist, whether Christian, Judaistic or Islamic, will accept all but only into one exclusive “truth”. Good job.”, “I’d like to thank you for this very nice representation of what I was trying to show in the book. The six most important characteristics of a civilization are cities, government, religion, social structure, writing, and arts and architecture. Soteriological(having to do with salvation): Post-archaic reli- gions are schemes of salvation, concerned with the source, nature, and appropriate methods of removal of some evil be- lieved to afflict humans. They don’t necessarily display all of the behaviour above but would correctly be described as those words. . The following two tabs change content below. p.s. Rituals not only should be performed toward God and other people, but should also include the individual spiritualist toward themselves. At times, it is nearly impossible to distinguish where one leaves off and the other begins. 3. By being institutionalized in such a manner, the religion maintains a position of overriding influence within the community. To return, in part, to Pataki’s examples — Most of us know of the idyllic kingdoms of David and Solomon for a Jewish example: Judah and Israel were many, as the sand which is by the sea in multitude, eating and drinking, and making merry.And Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from the river unto the land of the Philistines, and unto the border of Egypt: they brought presents, and served Solomon all the days of his life. It reflects well on you. I think people can be convinced though. I’m also happy to see even Jim giving Neil credit where credit is due. Characteristics of Allah - continued Fairness. 1. Most of the religion's rules for good brotherhood are written within religious doctrine or constitution. When viewed "from the outside"--that is, by those who do not share its communal life--Catholicism is probably most frequently identified by its most public expressions, such as its communal worship and the well-known and central role played by the pope. The 6 basic characteristics of civilization are cities, organized governments, art, religion, class divisions, and a writing system. They (fundamentalists) are “generally assertive, clamorous, and often violent”. “Thanks for this detailed interaction! There are intelligent, thoughtful comments and commenters regularly offering productive discussion. Christians believe that God created the world and everything in it. Women are subordinated in marriage, reproduction, abortion, ordination, access to or emphasis on education. Your clarity of expression, fair comments and personal insights are much valued. The more personal religious experience becomes, the greater the faith becomes within the convert. There are many different Religions, some with similarities some not, some that go back to the beginning of time and some brand new branched off of the old traditions and rituals. Ironically, your apparent defensiveness about this points to the “persecution syndrome” implicit in #5’s “Since there is only one true way, it is under constant threat.” — yes? The sixth characteristics in Islam are that there is no clergy or religious monopoly. And they even admit this in many cases, being proud to become “as children” and remain “a child of god” etc. Sexuality is controlled within the structure of the patriarchal family. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Best, John”, — John Moles, September 2011 (personal email). People do change their beliefs. In my paper, I will describe how my discourse community meets all of Swales characteristics. I realized that I hadn’t added your blog to our blogroll. As Pataki comments, this notion of government has a medieval tincture to it. Not only for the purpose of maintaining that distinctive identity, but also as “part of the narcissistic struggle to be considered unique and special.” (p.30), Skullcaps, turbans, hijab, crosses, skin markings, circumcision, initiations, baptisms, rituals, food taboos, holy times, etc etc. Concerning the suggestion that instead of “scribal mistake”…, Giuseppe, you of the great bibliography finds, I am going to try to obtain the R. Stahl “Le document 70″…, Sorry for the delayed response, Neil–I am just reading this. Female sexuality must be controlled and clear impassable boundaries must be established between men and women. Your email address will not be published. Common Characteristics of Religions Most religions include belief in the supernatural (spirits, gods, God) or belief in some other Ultimate Reality beyond, yet connected to, human experience and existence. This vain question has to be considered, hardly discussed. Characteristics of African religion A Supreme being: Throughout most of Africa there is belief of a supreme being, described by one or more names, either in terms of activities or place of abode. Musings on biblical studies, politics, religion, ethics, human nature, tidbits from science. The six most relevant characteristics are listed below: For he had dominion over all region on this side the river, from Tiphsah even to Azzah, over all the kings on this side the river: and he had peace on all sides round about him. Patik is challenging the whole mentality of those groups that see themselves as unique, elect or chosen, and the rest of the world as somehow lost, benighted. Neil is the author of this post. In addition, rituals often denote such events as births, deaths, marriages, anniversaries, etc., effectively bringing those observances into conformity with the Spiritual World through overtones of religious teachings. But I have often been impressed with their grasp of logic and analysis of scholarship. Your voice is unique. Ghandi as well. 6 Characteristics of Charismatic Leadership Analyzing political and religious leaders, Robert House developed this theory. I find your blog most interesting and appreciate your ongoing effort to keep to the evidence for the issues discussed! One of the 10 points says these groups fear losing their distinctness — they have to maintain their distinct identities and cannot abide being confused with others, especially those who appear to outsiders as the most similar. . Patik is not discussing their ideas and beliefs — he explains they differ in their beliefs — but nevertheless there is an array of religious movements across cultures that do demonstrate common pyscho-social characteristics — and they are making controversial impacts — so they are a phenomena worthy of study and understanding. 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