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Sociology ch 17

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