澳大利亚土著人的宗教文化

Australian Aboriginals and Religion

澳洲的原居民是世界上最古老的民族之一,他们的宗教是世界上最古老的宗教之一。澳洲的独特地理环境孕育了独特的原居民宗教和文化。同世界上其他宗教相似,土著人的宗教业相信神创世纪,但是与众不同的是,他们的宗教不相信神派遣先知也没有宗教典籍。土著人崇拜图腾,信仰巫术,对物质生活的需求淡漠,但是精神世界非常丰富。他们的信仰有许多表现方式,如神话,绘画艺术,仪式典礼等。土著人的宗教构成了澳大利亚多文化社会的饶有特色的一部分。在日益现代化的社会里,土著人的宗教和文化传统正在逐渐流失。研究和发掘古老的土著人宗教有助于保持这份宝贵的文化遗产。

Australian aboriginals are among one of the oldest peoples of the world. Their religion is also one of the oldest in the world. The unique geographic sourroundings have created unique aboriginal religion and culture. Similar to other religions,aboriginal religion does believe in God＇s creating the world. But it does not believe God＇s sending His Prophet nor Bible. Aboriginals adore totem, believe in magic. They have scarce demands for materials but their spiritual world is so abundant. Their belief is expressed by legends, arts, ceremonies, rituals, and so on. Their religion contributes to the multi-cultural society of Australia. In modern times, aboriginal religion and culture are dying. It is necessary to study and maintain this precious treasure of spirit of human kind.