REL212 World View Chart Religion(s) Of The Week Sikhism

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REL212 WORLD VIEW CHART

This chart contains all the research you need to write the final paper for this course. If you do the research and reading on the religion(s) we study each week, and if you give yourself a good guide to the religions using this chart, you will have a good foundation for that final paper. The more information you provide for yourself with this chart, the easier it will be to write your final paper. Do not forget to provide adequate material for any in-text citations and be sure to include a reference page as well. On the left hand side of the chart are the categories and the content to be discussed.
Complete and submit the following chart. Provide citations for any source(s) you used to explain or provide examples for in your research. List in APA Style full references for any in-text citations and source(s) made in the above chart. Use full sentences and correct grammar, etc.

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RELIGION(S) OF THE WEEK

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* State the name of the Religion being addressed in this chart.
* Please address ONLY ONE (1) religion per chart. If there is more than one religion for the week, do two charts.

Sikhism

ORIGIN OF ALL THINGS

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Every religion has a cosmology/cosmogony to explain its view of the universe and the place of humans in it. Explain the cosmology/cosmogony for this week’s religion. Explain how it is manifested in the subsequent worldview that develops for that religion.

Sikhism is based on oneness of creation. That Waheguru (God) made the whole universe and all forms of life. Before creation there was nothing that existed, then Waheguru decided to make the universe and othere creations in it. Waheguru made all creation using words, be and it was, and He is the sustainer of all of His creations.

NATURE OF GOD/CREATOR

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In what way does this religion have a God or gods? How does this worship of deity/deities reflect the cosmology of the religion? If the religion has no God/gods, in what way does this absence reflect their cosmology?

Sikhism insist on oneness of God (Waheguru). Waheguru has no form since he doesn’t have physical attributes and He created Himself. Waheguru is considered to be full of love and compassion towards his creation and He is beyond human hate and anger. Sikhism believe in worship of Waheguru through continual remembrance of Waheguru, selfless service and humility. In this religion God is considered to have various names in various spiritual traditions.

VIEW OF HUMAN NATURE

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* State how this religion views human beings. What is human nature according to this religion? Why does the view of human nature matter?
* If you cannot identify how this religion defines human beings, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn't.

Human life is an opportunity for man to merge with the divine (GG 1). Human beings are considered an apex creation with intellect, emotions and mastery of senses. Its nature of human beings to re...