defenitions of religion

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Sociology

A-Level Sociology

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substantive

  • Focuses on the beliefs of a supernatural power of God

  • Exclusive

  • Western Bias

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Functional Definition

  • Focuses on social of psychological functions for an individual or society

  • Inclusive

  • Suggests that a football chant is a religion

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Social constructionist Definition

  • Focuses on how members of society define religion

  • Cannot produce a universal definition

  • Impossible to generalise

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Features of Religion

  1. Beliefs- in the supernatural and/or incomprehensible powers and sacred symbols

  2. Theology- a set of teachings and beliefs

  3. Practice- rituals of ceremonies to express beliefs

  4. Institutions- some form of organisation of worshippers (e.g. Churches)

  5. Consequences- a set of moral or ethical values to guide everyday behaviour