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BELIEFS (1) - RELIGION: DEFINITIONS AND VIEWS - Coggle Diagram
BELIEFS (1) - RELIGION: DEFINITIONS AND VIEWS
DEFINITIONS
FUNCTIONAL
the functions of religion; religion can bring comfort to individuals or reinforce value consensus, contributing to social integration
inclusive - includes wide range of beliefs
doesn't specify belief in god/ supernatural - no bias
institutions helping w/ integration != religion
too inclusive - any belief system could be considered a religion
SUBSTANTIVE
identifying the core characteristics of a religion; belief in a sacred being, set of teachings/ beliefs in a holy book/ text, rituals/ ceremonies, institutions, moral code and consequences
exclusive - clearly establishes between religious + non-religious beliefs
ignores beliefs/ practices that have similar functions to religion but doesn't involve god
western bias - excluding religions like buddhism
CONSTRUCTIONIST
how members of society define religion; it's impossible for there to be a single, universal definition - religion is whatever religion means to groups and individuals
doesn't assume religion always involve belief in god, or has similar functions for everyone
doesn't exclude any religions
allows focus on people's meaning on religion
impossible to generalise religion's nature
FUNCTIONALIST VIEW
MARXIST VIEW
FEMINIST VIEW