GEOG 140 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Indus River, Ganges, Major Religious Groups
Document Summary
A system of beliefs and practices that attempts to order life in terms of culturally perceived ultimate priorities. Believe that inanimate objects posses spirits and should be revered. One that actively converts because members believe they offer belief systems of universal appropriateness and appeal. One whose adherents are born into the faith and whose members do not actively seek converts. Belief that certain people possess special divinely granted abilities. Originated in indus river valley over 4,000 years ago. Karma= behaviors/consequences are not those of a god or other deity, but rather by deeds of the individuals themselves. Originated in a region from nepal south to the ganges river area. East asia, southeast asia, and some portions of south asia. Originated in southwest asia about 4,000 years ago. Land between the mediterranean and the jordan river. Return to israel over last 100 years. Originated in southwest asia about 2,000 years ago. Follow teachings of jesus to achieve eternal life.
