Religion & Identity
Pilgrimage
Subtopic
Lourdes
Multiple Identities
Wealth
Past experience
media
friends
parents
Geography
nation
region
locality
Religion's impact
Inner sense
Attman
Conscience
Soul
Revision
Identity
Special
Highest place on wheel of Samsara
Result of living good lives previously
Close to ahieving Enlightenment
Able to control flow of Karma
Sanctity of life
Everyone is equal
"There is neither Jew nor Greek"
Humans are made in God's image
God is in everyone
Life is a gift from God
"Only God gave life and only He can take it away"
All life is special
Autonomous
Unique
Human
Spirituality
Monastic living
Buddhism
Christianity
Nuns
Monks
The role of spiritual leaders
Dalai Lama
Monk
Archbishop of Canterbury
The Pope
Priest/ Vicar
Ceremonies of Commitment
Ordination
Usually teenage boys
Flexible period of time
learning of the dharma
Giving and recieving of gifts
Promises
Chanting
orange robes
Head shaving
Communion/ Confrimation
Baptism
Jesus was Baptised by his cousin John. He taught that this was an important thing to do.
Belivers
Cleansing of sins
Conscious choice to join church
Often teenagers
Baptistry
Closley linked to Jesus' experience
Infant
Washing away Sin
Candle
Celebration
God parents
Font
Joining in church 'family'
Religion's impact on living life
Rules
Routine
Behaviour
Clothing
Religion's impact on decision making
Religious teachings
Morality
Spiritual leaders
Role models
Ultimate Questions
