QTCE 3010Y Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Impermanence, Guru Nanak, Taoism

• School: Trent University
• Department: Queen's Trent Concurrent Education
• Course: QTCE 3010Y
• Professor: Fiona White

Document Summary

Christianity is by far the largest with 2. 1 billion people. Second is muslim with over 1. 5 billion people. First peoples" spiritual life is founded on a belief in the fundamental inter- connectedness of all natural things, all forms of life, with primary importance attached to the land, mother earth according to ancient tradition. There is no distinction between spiritual life and cultural life. In canada, this means a total way of life for the first peoples. It is rooted in the direct experience of a creator during individual and group rituals. Led by elders who may be a man or a woman. The elder assures authenticity and integrity in religious observances. Due to their experience, wisdom is ascribed to elders. Teaching passed on verbally by these recognized elders. The original of the three abrahamic faiths, which also includes christianity and. Originated in the middle east over 3500 years ago. Founded by moses, although jews trace their history back to abraham.