The document discusses several topics related to religion and belief systems, including the concept of sin, religious architecture, and atheism. It notes that religion proposes rules and a reward system to prevent chaos. The document explores some ideas for "sin preventers" like a fasting muzzle or updated chastity belt. It also discusses the need for religious groups to have congregational spaces and proposes the concept of an "atheist architecture" building that could serve as a community center for non-religious people.

1. religion & belief systems

2. religion & belief systemsIntroductionReligion and belief system are such big subject to cover, I therefore narrowed down my research to areas that are of particular interest to me; these were - The topic of ‘sin’ and ‘sinning’.

3. Religious architecture and environments.

4. The atheism identity.religion & belief systemsObjective of religionUltimately, religion is a program that prevents chaos and anarchy by proposing a set of rules or laws as well as a reward system. If these rules are broken then you have committed a sin. I am very interested by the concept of sinning and self-discipline within a belief system.‘How far would you go to prevent yourself from sinning?’

5. religion & belief systemsSinnerThrough forums I asked a series of question to religious people, one of the questions being ‘If religious, how far would you go to prevent yourself from sinning?’The answers were very interesting, some suggesting that they would go very far but all through self-discipline.Could there be tools to prevent sinning, my research led me to a statement‘Instruments to prevent sinful acts’I looked at various religions and came up with some quick ideas.

6. religion & belief systemsSin preventers - FastingIt is obligatory for Muslims to fast through the month of Ramadan. I investigated something that could prevent people from eating that has a lock, timed to open only once the fast is meant to be broken. The idea is a fasting muzzle to go around the mouth which is light and won’t restrict breathing.

7. religion & belief systemsSin preventer – Chastity beltAn extreme classic sin preventer is the chastity belt, although now I want to update this concept for acceptance in modern society.This would take shape as a range of tee-shirts with slogans such as ‘I have Gonorrhea’ or ‘I have Syphilis’.I have aI haveI have

8. religion & belief systemsSin preventer – LiarHow many times have you had the urge to lie?The conventional polygraph machine reinterpreted to be ‘implanted’ into the body. Small sensor implanted on to finger tips with an alarm and microphone implanted in the arm. When the person lies a series of alarms will sound and the information sent wirelessly to a computer. This will give a detailed account of lies and an opportunity for the liar to repent their sins away.

9. religion & belief systemsArchitecture The Christians have the Church, the Muslims the Mosque and the Buddhists have their Temple. All religious organisations have their own establishments, somewhere their followers can congregate too, so why not atheists?‘Where do you go if you want to find out about Atheism, Humanism or Rationalism?’

10. religion & belief systemsReligious spacesThere are numerous considerations when designing an environment for religious groups, such as the traditional roots or cultural environments. The main elements taken in to account – the needs of cultural groups

11. integrating historic architectural forms