The Concept, Elements and Characteristics of Belief System, World View, Religion, and Spirituality

In this article, we differentiate the concept, elements and characteristics of belief system, world view, religion, and spirituality. The discussions are based on a lecture delivered by textbook author Prof. Jens Micah De Guzman.

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Religion vs Spirituality: What is the difference between them?

This essay differentiates (and compares) the concepts religion and spirituality. The discussions here are based on a lecture by author Prof. Jens Micah De Guzman.

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Basic Definitions in Studying World Religions and Belief Systems

In the subject Introduction to World Religions and Belief Systems, the learners are expected to demonstrate understanding of belief system or worldview, Religion, Spirituality, Philosophy of Religion, Theology, the elements of religion, belief system, and spirituality. Being familiar with the following terms and concepts are very important as an introduction …

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Komunismo ba ang uri ng pamamahala sa langit?

Ano ba ang komunismo? Itinuturo ng Microsoft Encarta na ang komunismo bilang isang political movement ay naglalayon na patalsikin ang kapitalismo o ang kalayaang magnegosyo ng pribadong tao (kapitalista), para ang yaman ng bansa ay maging para sa lahat at di sa mga indibidwal.

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Basic Similarities of Religions

Commonly, most if not all religions aspire to serve as a foundation of societal harmony. They can be a source of social unity and cohesion. They influence people to control their behaviors so as to maintain peace and order in the community by providing socially accepted values and ethical norms.

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Confucianism, Taoism, and Shintoism: Similarities and Differences

Confucianism, Taoism, and Shintoism are considered as East Asian religions. That is, all of them have their palpable impact in the region called East Asia (China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau).

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Shintoism 101: What You Need to Know About this Eastern Faith

Let us examine the brief history, core teachings, fundamental beliefs, practices, and related issues of Shintoism. The core teaching of Shintoism is to worship the ancestors and forces of nature to achieve harmony in all dimensions.

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Taoism 101: What You Need to Know about this Eastern Tradition

Let us analyze the brief history, core teachings, fundamental beliefs, practices, and related issues of Taoism. The core teaching of Taoism is becoming one with ‘Tao.’.

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