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What makes for a successful civilization? - Belief Systems Objective: How do the people of your civilization know what is good and right behavior? Take what you have learned about the teachings of Hinduism, Confucianism, the Five Pillars of Islam, the Eightfold Path, and the Ten Commandments to construct the tenets of belief and behavior both valued and lived by the people within your civilization. Procedure: Step 1: You must include a descriptive paragraph for each tenet in your belief system (minimum of three and a maximum of five). The formal paragraph must be color coded and addresses each of the following points: 1. Explain the belief and its purpose . How do the people of your civilization carry out/honor this belief? How does it make for a successful civilization? a. For example, think about the Muslim pillars of Zakat or Siyam. What do they stand for? What purpose do they carry? What do Muslims do to carry out/honor this belief? 2. How do the ideas and traditions of the belief you created in Step 1 compare and contrast to the beliefs and traditions of other world religions? Think about the following: Judeo-Christian (10 commandments), Islam (Five Pillars), Buddhism (Eightfold Path), Hinduism (karma and dharma), and Confucianism. Step 2: All throughout history, people have created various structures, buildings, and sacred spaces within their civilizations that symbolize their dedication to a particular belief system. Design sacred places within your Minecraft civilization that achieve the following: 1. Reflect and communicate the ideas and values of your civilization’s belief systems 2. Provide the people of your civilization with a place upon which they can gather, practice, and learn the key values and teachings of your civilization’s belief system. Search for images related to the key terms below. Download them (with citations) to your iPhoto library and use them as inspiration! Famous Religious Structures Pillars of Ashoka Al-Haram Mosque Sistine Chapel Western Wall of Jerusalem Shwedagon Potala Palace Taktsang Palphug Monastery Vatican Easter Island What makes for a successful civilization? - Belief Systems - Buddhism - Eightfold Path 1. Right Viewpoint - Understand and accept the four noble truths. 2. Right Intention - Be determined to follow the eightfold path. 3. Right Speech - Avoid lying and gossip & swearing. Use kind words. 4. Right Action - Do good deeds and avoid bad ones like stealing, killing, adultery, drinking alcohol, taking drugs. 5. Right Living - Avoid any work which involves violence or dishonesty. Choose a job which helps people and/or animals. 6. Right Effort - Make an effort to avoid all evil thoughts and maintain and increase good thoughts. 7. Right Mindfulness or Awareness - Maintain mindfulness or awareness of your body and mind and of worldly things. 8. Right Concentration - Practice Meditation. Islam - Five Pillars The First Pillar of Islam: Shahadah = Faith The Second Pillar of Islam: Salat = Daily Prayers The Third Pillar of Islam: Zakat = Charity The Fourth Pillar of Islam: Siyam = Fasting The Fifth Pillar of Islam: Hajj = Pilgrimage Mindst - Strong Mind What makes for a successful civilization? - Belief Systems - The first tenet in the belief system of the people in Armstrongtopia is called Mindst. Mindst stands for “strong mind” and it places an emphasis on one’s ability to always maintain clear thinking and rightful behavior no matter the circumstances. Armstrongtonians develop mindst through daily, hour long, meditation rituals. During the meditation practice, Armstrongtonians sit perfectly still with their eyes closed and their hands on their thighs. While meditating, they try to visualize their current life in a difficult situation. For example, they may visualize themselves getting fired from their job or being in an argument with a close friend or family member. Mindst requires the Armstrongtonian to think of successful and positive ways to deal with the situation so that the individual may better be able to improvise, adapt, and overcome the negative situation that has occurred. This battle to overcome one’s own personal struggles is similar to the Islamic teaching of jihad. Frey states that Jihad, “....represents the human struggle to overcome difficulties and do things that would be pleasing to God” (101). Just as the goal of jihad is to respond positively in negative situations for Muslims, so is the goal of Mindst for Armstrongtonians. By being able to respond positively in difficult situations, the people of Armstrongtopia are better prepared to take responsibility for their actions and deal more appropriately with difficult times when they occur. This helps to make for a successful civilization because the people are at greater social and political peace with one another.