GEOG 121 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Protestantism, Vajrayana, Mahayana
5 Nov 2016
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Exam 2 part 1 geography of religion study guide. Importance of religion with regard to ethnic/cultural hostility: examples around the world. Religion brings people together, gives people something to rally. Ethnic religions around: proselytic: the attempt to convert all of mankind by persuasion or conquest. Ex: christianity: ethnic: doesn"t attempt to convert outsiders, found within a particular region. Monotheistic vs. polytheistic religions: monotheistic: belief in only one god forbidden to worship other deities. Ex: christianity, islam, judaism: polytheistic: belief in many gods. Orthodox religions: syncretic: combined elements of 2 or more belief systems. Ex: the caribbean, santeria (a cuban religion: orthodox: no tolerance with anything outside of belief systems, emphasizes purity of faith. Jewish law for food biased on the premises in which food is sold, cooked, or eaten. Group of jews more familiar in the united states. Started in mecca within a few generations had spread to. Muhammed (he was muslim) is considered the messenger for allah.
