ETST 012 Study Guide - Comprehensive Final Exam Guide - Christianity, United States, God
20 Nov 2018
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Etst 012 lecture 1: introduction to religious myths and rituals. Myths : stories that we tell ourselves about. Myths can be shifted and twisted to suit particular ais (intentionally or change myths over time for social and political purposes. Myths: situate us in our local and cosmological context (telescope/microscope) Myth and ritual have a reciprocal relationship unintentionally) Religion : the belief that there is an unseen order, and that our supreme good lies in harmoniously adjusting ourselves thereto. Passion narrative in the gospels in the new testament. The myth of krishna eating dirt in the bhagavata purana. Civic myths : help people understand themselves and the world they live in. Examples: fourth of july, writing of national anthem, etc. Not all myths that shape individuals and communities are religious. Microscopic perspective : the focus is on an individual or a single event. Allow the individual to empathize with the character in the narrative. Example: the tomb of the unknown soldier.
