Orthopraxy
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In the study of religion, orthopraxy is correct conduct, both
While
In Hinduism, orthopraxy and ritualism are often interconnected. Judaism and Christianity are also considered both religions and orthopraxies, as they guide adherents in both practice and belief.[6][7]
Etymology
The term orthopraxy comes from the Greek orthos, meaning "straight", and praxis, meaning "action". First used in 1851,[8] there are two versions of the term: orthopraxis and orthopraxy.[9] Orthopraxy is the older and more common term.
Types of Orthopraxy
Christianity
Although traditionally Christianity is seen as primarily orthodoxical (as in the
Taking this combination of "correct belief" and "correct action" a step further,
The applicability of
Eastern Christianity
Praxis is a key to understanding the Byzantine tradition, which is observed by the Eastern Orthodox Church and some Eastern Catholic Churches. This is because praxis is the basis of the understanding of faith and works as conjoint, without separating the two. The importance of praxis, in the sense of action, is indicated in the dictum of Saint Maximus the Confessor: "Theology without action is the theology of demons."[13][14][15]
Union with God, to which Christians hold that Jesus invited man, requires not just faith, but correct practice of faith. This idea is found in the Scriptures (1 Corinthians 11:2,[16] 2 Thessalonians 2:14)[17] and the Church Fathers, and is linked with the term praxis in Byzantine theology and vocabulary.[18] In the context of Orthodoxy, praxis is mentioned opposite theology, in the sense of 'theory and practice'.[19] Rather, it is a word that means, globally, all that Orthodox do.[20] Praxis is 'living Orthodoxy'.[21]
Praxis is perhaps most strongly associated with
Hinduism
Hinduism places an emphasis on orthopraxy in that it is concerned with sanātana dharma (everlasting dharma, with dharma meaning, roughly, appropriate ways to live).[25][26]
In the case of
Ritual (
In terms of "proper conduct" and other ethical precepts within the Hindu framework, the core belief involves the divinity of each individual soul (
Islam
Islam generally stresses orthopraxy over orthodoxy. This can be seen in the fact that the account to be rendered on the day of judgement (yaum al-Din) is one of works.[25][26] However, since the practice is held to come from doctrine, this is essentially orthodoxy applied to practice.[citation needed]
Jainism
Judaism
Judaism is also considered both a religion and orthopraxy as it guides its adherents in both practice and belief.[6]
Moreover,
Neopaganism
Kemetism
Kemetism is the revival of Ancient Egyptian religious practices. They honor and follow their own selection of neter (Ancient Egyptian Deities; Egyptian Language: nṯr, nTr). They may choose to incorporate Ancient Egyptian philosophies in their daily lives.
Polytheistic reconstructionism
Reconstructionist religions make full use of orthopraxy, defining their practices as a lifestyle, and identifying correct action as living life in accord with specific ideals and principles,[32][33][34][35][36] rather than focusing solely on ritual or promoting a single cosmology, metaphysical idea, or theological theory as absolute truth.[37]
Taoism
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Taoism understands the right way of living as one that is in alignment with the Tao, "The Way", referring to the way of the universe - the patterns of existence around us, which are constantly being explored, understood, and re-interpreted. If you are living in accordance with the pattern of the Tao - the source, the universe, the pattern of everything - you are living rightly.
See also
- Cambridge Ritualists
- Kalpa (ritual)
- Right conduct
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(1) the study of religious or magical rites and ceremonies; (2) exaggerated emphasis on the importance of rites or ritualistic forms in worship
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The pagan religion was about orthopraxy, doing the customs correctly. Your "believerhood" at a temple had more to do with entering the temple and walking three times about the idol and making your image and reciting the inscription on the wall, which was how they did it in the Roman temples.
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Proper behavior in Asatru consists of maximizing one's virtues and minimizing one's vices.
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(Celtic Reconstructionism is) grounded in traditional Celtic virtues which should be embraced, adopted, and integrated into one's daily life.
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We have included the ancient Roman Virtues as an accompaniment to spiritual practice as we feel that they are conducive to the fulfillment of one's higher self.
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We do not just strive for a superficial return to the 'ancient ways', but on the contrary, for the return of a different kind of person, Hellenic Man, who will be governed by humanistic values, as were first expressed and exhibited by our ancestors. A type of man who will journey on the path of Virtue.
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Practicing Kemetic Orthodoxy requires a commitment to preserving the cultural heritage established in the past which Kemetic Orthodoxy continues to represent, even in places and times well removed from its original practice.
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Our concern is with humanity and the natural world, and we leave open questions relating to the absolute nature of the Gods, Absolute Reality, and Divine Truth to individual personal interpretation.
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