RELIGION
Source of Terror or Peace?
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Religions of the World
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Abrahamic vs. Eastern Religions
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Distribution of World Religions
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Christianity by Country
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Islam by Country
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Hinduism by Country
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Buddhism by Country
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Religiosity
Map showing relative importance of religion by country. Based on a 2006-2008 worldwide survey by Gallup.
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Terror: from the Latin verb terrere meaning "to
frighten“ Verb:Make (someone) afraid or anxious. Deter someone or something from
involvement or action by making them afraid….
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FEAR
Fear is a distressing negative sensation induced by a perceived threat.
Universal – Biochemical Fear Individualized – Emotional Fear The top ten fears were, in order: terrorist
attacks, spiders, death, being a failure, war, heights, criminal or gang violence, being alone, the future, and nuclear war.
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Fear of Death: Thanotophobia
Fear of death is tied into religious belief
Religious beliefs are highly personalized
It has roots in fear of the unknownPeople who are highly intelligent and inquisitive are often at greater risk
As are those who are questioning their own philosophical or religious beliefs.
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“He descended into Hell…”
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Imaginary Fear of Hell
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Hope of Purgatory
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Salvation
BIOLOGICAL DEATH
FROM
SPIRITUAL DEATH
DIVINE PUNISHMENT
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“… on the third day he rose…”
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Heaven
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INNER PEACE
Inner peace refers to a state of being mentally and spiritually at peace
Being "at peace" is considered by many to be healthy and the opposite of being stressed or anxious.
Peace of mind is generally associated with bliss, happiness and contentment.
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Tenzin GyatsoHis Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
“The question of real, lasting world peace concerns human beings, so basic human feelings are also at its roots. Through inner peace, genuine world
peace can be achieved. In this the importance of individual responsibility is quite clear; An atmosphere of peace must first be
created within ourselves, then gradually expanded to include our families, our communities, and ultimately the whole planet.”
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Structures of Peace
http://www.visionofhumanity.org
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Global Peace Index 2011
http://www.visionofhumanity.org
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World Poverty by Country
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Religiosity by Country
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Religiosity by Income
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Quality-of-life index 8.000 - 8.999 7.201 - 7.999 6.000 - 7.200 5.000 - 5.999 4.000 - 4.999 3.000 - 3.999 No Data
Health: Life expectancy at birth (in years). Family life: Divorce rate (per 1,000 population), Community life: Rate of church attendance or trade-union membershipMaterial well being: GDP per personPolitical stability and security: Climate and geography: Latitude, to distinguish between warmer and colder climates. Job security: Unemployment ratePolitical freedom: Political and civil liberties. Gender equality: Male and female earnings.
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Welfare spending and Church attendance
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International Aid
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Int’l Aid, cont’d – the bad news
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Peace Dove or Passenger Pigeon?
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… and if we have time…
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IMAGINE PEACE
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THANK YOU
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