Dr. Kevin Saldanha. Source of Terror or Peace?

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1 Dr. Kevin Saldanha Source of Terror or Peace?

2 Webster's Collegiate Dictionary traces the word back to an old Latin word religio meaning "taboo, restraint. or respect for what is sacred, reverence for the gods May come from the two words re and ligare. Re is a prefix meaning "return," and ligare means "to bind;" in other words, "return to bondage or re-connect. A third possibility is from the word relegare which means to contemplate or to re-read A fourth interpretation is from religiens meaning to take care of or caring for as opposed to negligiens

3 Belief in something sacred (for example, gods or other supernatural beings). A distinction between sacred and profane objects. Ritual acts focused on sacred objects. A divinely inspired moral code Characteristically religious fervour (awe, sense of mystery, sense of guilt, adoration), which tend to be aroused in the presence of sacred objects and during the practice of ritual. Prayer and other forms of communication with the supernatural. A world view, or a general picture of the world as a whole and the place of the individual therein. A more or less total organization of one s life based on the world view. A social group bound Dr. Kevin Saldanha, together Regional Director, by the above.

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5 Religion Adherents Religion Adherents Religion Adherents Christianity 2.1 billion African traditional diasporic religions 100 million Shinto 4 million Islam 1.5 billion Sikhism 23 million Cao Dai 4 million Nonreligious /agnostic/ atheism 1.1 billion Juche 19 million Zoroastrianism 2.6 million Hinduism 900 million Spiritism 15 million Tenrikyo 2 million Chinese traditional religion 394 million Judaism 14 million Neo-Paganism 1 million Buddhism 376 million Baha'i 7 million Unitarian Universalism 800,000 Animist religions 300 million Jainism 4.2 million Rastafari Movement 600,000

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12 Map showing relative importance of religion by country. Based on a worldwide survey by Gallup.

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14 from the Latin verb terrere meaning "to frighten Verb:Make (someone) afraid or anxious. Deter someone or something from involvement or action by making them afraid.

15 Fear is a distressing negative sensation induced by a perceived threat. Universal Biochemical Fear Individualized Emotional Fear The top ten fears were, in order: terrorist attacks, spiders, death, being a failure, war, heights, criminal or gang violence, being alone, the future, and nuclear war.

16 Fear of death is tied into religious belief Religious beliefs are highly personalized It has roots in fear of the unknown People who are highly intelligent and inquisitive are often at greater risk As are those who are questioning their own philosophical or religious beliefs.

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20 FROM BIOLOGICAL DEATH SPIRITUAL DEATH DIVINE PUNISHMENT

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23 Peace is a state of harmony characterized by the lack of violent conflict. Peace can also pertain to an individual's sense of himself or herself, as to be "at peace" with one's own mind Religious beliefs often seek to identify and address the basic problems of human life, including the conflicts between, among, and within persons. Inner peace (or peace of mind) refers to a state of being mentally and spiritually at peace, with enough knowledge and understanding to keep oneself strong in the face of discord or stress.

24 Inner peace refers to a state of being mentally and spiritually at peace Being "at peace" is considered by many to be healthy and the opposite of being stressed or anxious. Peace of mind is generally associated with bliss, happiness and contentment.

25 The question of real, lasting world peace concerns human beings, so basic human feelings are also at its roots. Through inner peace, genuine world peace can be achieved. In this the importance of individual responsibility is quite clear; An atmosphere of peace must first be created within ourselves, then gradually expanded to include our families, our communities, and ultimately the whole planet.

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29 Quality-of-life index No Data Health: Life expectancy at birth (in years). Family life: Divorce rate (per 1,000 population), Community life: Rate of church attendance or trade-union membership Material well being: GDP per person Political stability and security: Climate and geography: Latitude, to distinguish between warmer and colder climates. Job security: Unemployment rate Political freedom: Political and civil liberties. Gender equality: Male and female earnings.

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43 Evil Satan God Angels Lies Honour Sight Adultery Charity Pork Blood Sword Chastity Knitting Homosexuality Abortion Apostasy Airplanes Crucifix Yamulka Barbeque Armegeddon Same-Sex- Marriage Coat-hanger Suicide Pedophilia Confession