Religion

• What are three ways that a text can become sacred?

  1. Manifest itself so believers it sacred. Example: Moses and the Burning Bush
  2. A person with authority may impart the sacredness.
  3. The sacredness can come from something that is already sacred.
• How was the Qu'ran recognized as sacred?

  Direct Transmission: Holy words were spoken directly to Muhammad by Angel Gabriel.
• How was the Bible and Torah recognized as sacred?

  Human authors were mysteriously inspired by God.
• How was the Pali Canon recognized as sacred?

  The Pali Canon was transcribed from the words of the Historical Buddha and other enlightened humans.
• How was the Vedas recognized as sacred?


  Direct Transmission: Sages "heard" a sound and was divinely inspired during enlightenment.