What is meant by sacred time and sacred space

Assignment Help History

Reference no: EM133457663

Assignment:

Religions often speak of the sacred or treat people or places as sacred. Is there anything objectively "sacred," or is this just an imaginative human projection?

What is meant by sacred time and sacred space? How do these ideas function within and for a religion? Be sure to illustrate your discussion with specific descriptions.

Reference:

Experiencing the World's Religions 8TH 21

Reference no: EM133457663

Questions Cloud

What are aspects of practices related to food sovereignty : What are the primary aspects of / practices related to food sovereignty? How does food sovereignty relate to colonialism, and/or attempt to resist it?

Why is compassion central to the mahayana path : Why is compassion central to the Mahayana path? What is one of the recommended methods for generating compassion for others, and why should do this?

What extent is this an issue of national security : Does the Quran require women to cover their faces in public (cite passages and source)? And, to what extent is this an issue of national security?

Describe the athenian approach to the island of melos : Of the four moral methods outlined by Allman on pp. 38-53, which best describes the Athenian approach to the island of Melos? Why do you think so?

What is meant by sacred time and sacred space : What is meant by sacred time and sacred space? How do these ideas function within and for a religion?

Why is the father not considered a liar : Why is the father not considered a liar? How do the three carts that the father originally promised (deer, goat, and ox) tie in with the story's larger meaning?

Evaluate the assimilationist versus pluralistic routes : Evaluate the assimilationist versus pluralistic routes in terms of the advantages and disadvantages of each one.

How is wisdom greater than wealth and fame and power : It is a narrative that you may hear people speak of, and one that points to the treasure of biblical wisdom over worldly wealth.

Why do you think he represents the ideal king for israel : Describe the reign of King David in full sentences. Why do you think he represents the "ideal king" for Israel?

User Account

All Pages