1. What to do: Pick up writing sheet. Get out stuff for notes.

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3. Why do religions organize space in distinctive patterns?

4. Religions ask questions like… What is the purpose of life? Why are we here on earth? Where did we come from? Where will we go when we die?

5. Sacred Space Physical spots with meaning to a particular religion – Places of worship – Sacred sites/structures

6. Christian churches Church attendance important to most denominations Back in the day, churches usually in town center/square Orthodox: more ornate/decorated Protestant: simple Catholic: between the two

7. Christian holy sites Many like to travel to various places mentioned in Bible esp. life of Christ Travel wanes as conflict increases Ex: Biblical Paul goes to several places in Syria…. Any takers? JK.

8. Muslim mosques Important for community/commu nal worship Central courtyard Pulpit faces Mecca Tower for call to prayer

9. Holy Places in Islam Associated with life of Muhammad City of Mecca

10. Buddhist pagodas Elaborately decorated Contain sacred relics (bones or clothing of Buddha or other Lamas) Not for communal worship or prayer

11. Buddhist holy places Life of Buddha NE India/Nepal

12. Baha’I houses of worship Will not be near clusters but in new areas to try and diffuse

13. Cosmogony “How did the universe begin?” Ethnic religions: two forces collided Universalizing religions: creator

14. Burial CIJ: bury in a cemetery – China: too many ppl, space limited, cremation Hindu: cremation on a pyre Tib. Budd.: scavengers; cremation for monks Some cultural influences on all: burial at sea

15. Calendar Judaism: lunar with ag. Base Islam: lunar with seasons varying Christianity: solar calendar