The Sociology of Religion – Flashcards
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Belief systems can be organized into three basic types:
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animism, theism, ethicalism
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Changing immigration patterns in the United States have
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added to the variety of religions (?)
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An example of a religious ritual is
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all of the above (baptism, wedding, funeral)
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Religion serves as a powerful agent of social control, encouraging conformity to the norms of society.
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False (?)
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Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are examples of
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monotheistic religion (only one god - God, Allah, Yahweh)
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Anything that is considered to be part of the supernatural world that inspires awe, respect, and reverence is
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sacred
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A new religion whose beliefs and practices differ from those of the society's major religions.
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Cult
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The belief in more than one gods.
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Polytheism
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Anything considered being part of the ordinary world; commonplace and familiar.
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Profane
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The "opium of the people" idea refers to the theory that religion encourages people to accept their social conditions because rewards await them in the afterlife.
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True
