American Sacred Stories<\/p>\n
Explain the “one favorite plot” and give your own example<\/p>\n
American Sacred Stories
\n\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\t\ufffd\ufffd\ufffdTraditional sacred stories tell people who they are, where they have come from, what their tasks out to be, and what their world means. In other words, sacred<\/p>\n
stories are creeds in narrative form; they tell people the basic beliefs they hold about their human condition\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd (Albanese 293).<\/p>\n
\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tIn popular culture, these narratives unite us by providing a common pool of meaning for all to share.<\/p>\n
\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tThere are thousands of plots enacted on the stage or are developed in novels and short stories, but they can be reduced to a few often-repeated plots.<\/p>\n
\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tOne is boy and girl meet, boy and girl win each other, a triangle complicated the romance, a trusted friend betrays the family, and other family tales.<\/p>\n
\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tWe almost always know how they are going to end. Why bother to watch? Because we are being told what the world means and how it means.<\/p>\n
\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tThese fictional tales in popular culture work much like the sacred stories so important to religious traditions.<\/p>\n
\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tThere is one favorite plot that dominates these dramas troubles in paradise with eventual redemption for a hard-pressed community.<\/p>\n
\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tTypically, the story turns on a wholesome and innocent society invaded from outside by overwhelming evil.<\/p>\n
\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tMembers of the society are caught off guard and unable to defend themselves because of circumstances.<\/p>\n
\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tJust in the nick of time, a powerful stranger, also from outside, comes to save them. His past and his background are impressive but unclear.<\/p>\n
\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tHe seems to want nothing, not even sexual favors, from members of the community.<\/p>\n
\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tOnce he has conquered evil forces through acts of sudden and righteous violence, he leaves members of the redeemed society to continue their peaceful lives as<\/p>\n
before. (Star Wars, Superman)<\/p>\n
Terms which apply to this topic
\n\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tPantheism: worldview of Star Wars: comes from Greek word \ufffd\ufffd\ufffdpan\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd meaning all and \ufffd\ufffd\ufffdtheism\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd meaning God; belief that the impersonal God is one essence with the<\/p>\n
universe; God inhabits all things; God is not separated from the universe but is contained within it, foundation of most Hindu, Buddhist, and New Age religions.<\/p>\n
\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tAtheism: the belief there is no god.<\/p>\n
\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tAgnosticism: two Geek words: a, meaning \ufffd\ufffd\ufffdno\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd and gnosis, meaning \ufffd\ufffd\ufffdto know.\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd One who doesn\ufffd\ufffd\ufffdt know whether there is a god. Some believe that no one can ever know<\/p>\n
whether there is a god or ultimate being.<\/p>\n
\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tDeism: A religion whose followers believe in a God who created the universe, established its rules of behavior, set it going, left, and hasn\ufffd\ufffd\ufffdt been seen since.<\/p>\n
\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tMythology: a sacred story which explains how the world and humanity evolved into their present form.<\/p>\n
Star Wars: An Epic Myth<\/p>\n
Reworks multitude of old stories<\/p>\n
\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tReluctant hero
\n\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tWarrior-wizard
\n\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tBrave, beautiful princess
\n\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tMonstrous villain<\/p>\n
Modern Fairy Tale\ufffd\ufffd\ufffda myth Space fantasy—space opera is it a monomyth?<\/p>\n
Mythic Patterns: Different eras. Different heroes. Same mythic qualities.<\/p>\n
1.\tDeparture\/Separation
\nThe first section of the story is about the separation of the hero from the normal world. Separation has symbolic echo of infant transitioning away from the mother and<\/p>\n
so has a scary feel to it.<\/p>\n
\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tThe call to adventure
\n\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tRefusal of the Call
\n\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tSupernatural Aid
\n\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tCrossing of the First Threshold
\n\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tEntering the Belly of the Whale<\/p>\n
2.\tInitiation
\nIn the main part of the story the hero is initiated into true heroic stature by various trials and rites. Through daring and battle, his true character emerges.<\/p>\n
\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tRoad of Trials
\n\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tThe meeting with the Goddess
\n\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tAtonement with the Father
\n\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tApotheosis
\n\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tThe Ultimate Boon<\/p>\n
3.\tReturn
\nAfter initiation, the hero can be cleansed and return in triumph to deserved recognition, although this in itself may not be without its trials and tribulations.<\/p>\n
\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tRefusal of the Return
\n\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tMagic Fight
\n\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tRescue from without
\n\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tCrossing of the Return Threshold
\n\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tMaster of the Two worlds
\n\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tFreedom to live<\/p>\n
Secular Humanism
\n\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tAccept a world view or philosophy called naturalism, in which the physical laws of the universe are not superseded by nonmaterial or supernatural entities such<\/p>\n
as demons, gods, or other \ufffd\ufffd\ufffdspiritual\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd beings outside the realm of the natural universe.
\n\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tTypically describe themselves as atheist or agnostic
\n\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tMay have become comfortable with SH after a period of deism.
\n\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tDo not rely upon gods or other supernatural forces to solve their problems or provide guidance for their conduct.
\n\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\tRely instead on reason, history, science, and personal experience to form an ethical\/moral foundation and to create meaning in their life.<\/p>\n
4 : Reason, history, science, and personal experience to create meaning for their life.<\/p>\n
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