religion and ritual

religion

a social process that helps to order society and provide its members with meaning, unity, peace of mind and a degree of control over events

animism

the belief in spirits and souls

theism

belief in one or any sentient or personified supernatural forces

mana

less personified forces; all objects are infused with mana to differing degrees; may accumulate thru ritualized actions or may be associated with a particular status

monotheism

believing in one god

polytheism

believing in mulitple gods

what are some of the purposes of religion

give meaning to the world, gain a sense of control over the unknown, reinforcing or modifying social order

does every culture have some form of religion?

yes