Religon science and ideology

• What is the definition of religion as a belief system?

  Beliefs in a supernatural being influencing earth
• What are the different types of religion mentioned?

  Mature, established, and penal constructions
• When did evidence of religion first emerge?

  Millions of years ago
• What are some functions of religion?

  Belonging, community, and life questions
• What percentage of the world claims affiliation to a religion?

  80%
• What does it mean that religion is a closed knowledge system?

  Basic beliefs do not change over time
• Is external evidence necessary for religious beliefs?

  No, external evidence is not necessary
• What do some religions claim regarding truth?

  They claim a monopoly on the truth
• How do many religions view the creation of the world?

  As created by a god, not through evolution
• What did Catholics believe about the earth's position in the universe?

  The earth was the center of the universe
• What contemporary issues are caused by religion?

  Conflict, misinterpretation, and exclusivity
• What is intelligent design?

  A scientific program seeking evidence of design
• What has led to a decline in some forms of religion?

  Corruption issues like child sexual abuse
• Why is religion difficult to measure or operationalize?

  Many people hold diverse beliefs today
• What is the definition of science as a belief system?

  Pursuit of facts supported by empirical evidence
• When did science emerge and why?

  During the enlightenment, challenging religion
• What impact has science had on people's lives?

  Improved medicine, technology, and living standards
• What problems has science created?

  Global warming emergency
• What are the key characteristics of science?

  Empirical claims, objectivity, cause and effect
• What does it mean that science is an open belief system?

  Knowledge is true until falsified
• What does Kuhn argue about science?

  Science operates in paradigms until challenged
• How does Darwin's theory of evolution challenge religion?

  It contradicts creationist beliefs about origins
• What did Galileo's findings reveal?

  The earth is not the center of the universe
• What contemporary issues are associated with science?

  Profit motives, male dominance, and trust issues
• What is the definition of ideology?

  A set of ideas justifying a group's interests
• When did ideologies emerge?

  Linked to modern times and industrialization
• What are the key characteristics of ideology?

  Secular, exclusive, and seeks change
• What do Marxists believe about capitalist society?

  It operates in the interests of the ruling class
• What do feminists argue about society?

  It is male dominated and patriarchal
• How do ideologies challenge religion and science?

  Claim they serve powerful groups' interests
• What contemporary issue persists in feminism?

  Patriarchy continues to affect equality
• How are the belief systems similar?

  • Both explain existence in different ways
  • Both are widespread and influential
  • Both have been heavily questioned today
  • Both argue empirical evidence is not necessary
  • Both are closed knowledge systems
  • Both influence wider society
• How are the belief systems different?

  • Science is open; religion is closed
  • Religion believes in the supernatural; science does not
  • Science requires empirical evidence; ideology does not
  • Ideology seeks social change; religion may not
  • Ideology protects group interests; science addresses broader issues