You know the war is argument issue? In this case the source domain is the idea of war (where everybody is fighting for their own interests) and the target domain is the practice of argument. This results in people framing thier thoughts during an argument to protect their interests, as if they were in a verbal war.
Well, a religious metaphor might go something like this: the source domain is the idea of a 'reality' (ie: we are children of God, there is a devil, ect...), and the target domain would be life. the results (ideally) are that people treat each other kindly, that people oppose what's evil, etc... The result would be that people frame their thoughts and action based on these realities.
Think about it! It's awesome! Religion provides a set of metaphors to its followers, which can potentially have the best results.
[p.s. I don't know exactly how to expres that idea, did it make sense? Tell me what you think!! (please) this has been whirring in my head all weekend ]
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Your thoughts make sense to me. It made me think how some religions may frame something bad to look good. Maybe one domination thinks another is of the devil (they're probably really not, but in their understanding they are a corrupt people)And,we all live and make different decsions and view life in a whole nother context depending on what we are grow up and are taught to believe.
What do you mean? How do religions frame something bad to look good? I was thinking about the framing that says we are all children of God and its all of us against the devil. Which would promote a sense of brotherhood and understanding. You know "love the sinner, hate the sin"?
Very interesting connection. Certainly some do see religion as creating metaphors for life. If one sees religion this way it becomes a powerful example of metaphor, one that structures decisions, life, and belief.
You say "it's awesome" because, if I'm getting you right, these metaphors set up the potential for the best results concerning issues (like life after death) that we can never know about for sure. I would argue that these metaphors can also lead to the worst possible outcome. For example, when a religion justifies racism or homophobia based on what others believe is a metaphor (Cain and Abel, Sodom and Gamorah etc). Or, even worse, suicide bombers who give up their lives and take the lives of many so they can reach heaven.
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