Religions, Belief Systems and Worldviews

What is a worldview?

• A theory of the world used for living in it

• A framework of ideas and attitudes

• A collection of beliefs about life and the universe

• A mental model of reality

What is monotheism?

• Belief in multiple deities

• Belief in only one supreme deity

• Belief in the interconnectedness of all things

• Belief in the absence of deities

What is polytheism?

• Belief in multiple deities

• Belief in the interconnectedness of all things

• Belief in only one supreme deity

• Belief in the absence of deities

What is atheism?

• Belief in only one supreme deity

• Belief in the absence of deities

• Belief in the interconnectedness of all things

• Belief in multiple deities

What is agnosticism?

• Belief in only one supreme deity

• Belief in the absence of deities

• Belief in the interconnectedness of all things

• Uncertainty about the existence of deities

What is dualism?

• Belief in the interconnectedness of all things

• Belief in the absence of deities

• Belief in the unity of all things

• Belief in only one supreme deity

What is religion?

• A mental model of reality

• A complex concept encompassing beliefs and practices

• A collection of beliefs about life and the universe

• A theory of the world used for living in it

What is the main characteristic of monotheistic religions?

• Belief in the absence of deities

• Belief in only one supreme deity

• Belief in multiple deities

• Belief in the interconnectedness of all things

What is the etymology of the word 'religion'?

• Clearly defined and agreed upon

• Evolved over time and debated among scholars

• Originating from a single source

• Not relevant to the concept of religion

What is pantheism?

• Belief in the interconnectedness of all things

• Belief in the absence of deities

• Belief in only one supreme deity

• Belief that God and the universe are identical