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What is religion
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Beliefs and practices about spirit beings and supranormal and superhuman forces and thier relationship to everyday life
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What elements of belief or practice are common to most religions
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connect with the spiritual
to explain the world for healing, solace and emotional release Unite communities, social control, economic adaptation |
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How do beliefs differ: What types of beings or forces do people in different cultures believe in
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Anamism: The belief that souls anamate living things
Anamatism: belief in generalized, pervasive spiritual power Monotheism, polytheism, mortal heros, saints, ghosts, ancestors, animal beings(totems) |
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How is religion related to healing
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Beliefs in spiritual causes of sickness or withcraft or possession
Ritual diagnosis through mediums, diviners, healers |
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What types of religious practitioners are there
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Shamans, preists, witches, diviners, healers, mediums
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