RELIGST 1B06 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Studio Ghibli, Anointing, Microsoft Powerpoint

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Religious Studies
• Course: RELIGST 1B06
• Professor: Philippa Carter

Document Summary

A catholic perspective on illness and suffering (erica) Based on teachings of roman catholic church. Anointing of the sick sacrament is performed on those facing an illness that could lead to death: chance for confession, prepares for entrance to heaven, a person does not have to be dying to be anointed. Priests and bishops are ministers of the anointing of the sick sacrament. Essential part = placing of small amount of blessed oil on person, while saying a specific prayer. Catholics view euthanasia (no matter its form) as murder. We must view life as a gift, we must cherish it because god gave it to us. Subject of doctor-assisted suicide is important in canada life. * lot of pictures in the powerpoint. Items with importance (shrines, temples, etc. ) contain spirits. Animism spirits can exist anywhere and everywhere. Youth of japan are being reminded of shinto. Techno-animism applies spirits to television and film (anime)