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Sociology ch 17
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the largest form of religion? | Christianity. Christmas is a christian tradition but has been integrated into American culture. |
| Monotheism | worshiping a single god |
| polytheism | worshiping of many gods or diety (many Asian religions) |
| Hinduism | many gods, people choose who they're nearer to. Contains a lot of mythology |
| Patriarchal | Male power and authority |
| Matriarchal | Female power and authority but mostly equal. Based on a female goddess. |
| Exclusive | distinctive beliefs, members are expected to conform (Jehova's witness, Mormons) |
| Inclusive | More moderate and liberal. Have agendas for social change |
| Durkheim on religion | closeness of a society depends on the belief system. Individuals are able to see themselves as a group instead of an individual. |
| Ritual | symbolic activity that expresses a group's spiritual convictions |
| collective consciousness | beliefs that are common to a community which give people a sense of belonging. |
| Weber on Religion | Protestant religion supported capitalism. They believe in predestination so the "elect" were supposedly already chosen by god. |
| Karl Marx on religion | causes wars, social inequality. Religion was also used by the poor to feel better about their situation. |
| What is an idealogy? | belief system that legitimates the social order and supports the idea of the ruling class. religion resists change and preserves social order. |
| Christianity | Belief in the Holy Trinity: God, Jesus, Holy Ghost. Afterlife in Heaven if follow teachings. |
| Protestants: mainline | Mainline protestants include 28 denominations and do not attend church regularly, causing their membership to decline. |
| Protestants: Conservative | Highly religious, some believe in faith healing or speaking in tongues. |
| Roman Catholics | Vatican is the place of religion governance. Pope is authority. Less strict group |
| Judaism | See themselves as "the chosen people". Christian and Islamic beliefs. offspring are only jewish if the mother is. Only 19 percent attend services. |
| Islam | Called Muslims. Allah. Koran is the holy book. Highly patriarchal. strict dietary habits. |
| Hinduism | Many gods. Karma. Acts as a caste system in India (socially). |
| Buddhism | Meditation. seeking spiritual enlightenment. Draws liberal white Americans in as well. |
| Confucianism | Confucius teachings. philosophical |
| Religion and the government | Religious extremists can terrorize countries, involving the government. religion affects political views like gay marriage. |
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