GEO 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Shinto, Taoism, Winter Solstice
10 Oct 2016
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Theology states that religion is a connection between god and human beings. Integrative people organize themselves into groups (confessions) based on their religious believes. Globalization and local diversity with respect to religions. People care deeply about their religious beliefs. Some religions appeal to people throughout the world, whereas other religions appeal to people in geographically limited areas. Most religions require exclusive adherence, so adopting a global religion requires turning away from a traditional local religion. People can speak english, but still keep their ethnic language. When people migrate they take their religion with them. Universalizing religions that attempt to be global, to appeal to different groups of people, wherever they live in the world. Ethnic appeal to primarily one group of people living in one place. Each of these religions are divided into branches, denominations, and sects. Universalizing religions have precise location of origin based on events in the life of a man.
