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. |