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6 Cards in this Set
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Characteristics of Religion
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Holy or sacred, Customs or rituals, and ethical codes.
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Religion as a Description of society
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Anthropologists and sociologists use religion to as a way to explain human behavior and experiences in different cultures.
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Religion from a Historical point of view
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Scientist use documents (religious doctrines,rituals, devotions) to construct the religious belief of the community.
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Religion from a Theological point of view
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Introspective approach. Take a look at the meaning of the doctrines and rituals. A Theologian questions the validity of the belief system.
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Primal Religions
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Primal shows that these religions came before the Universal religions like: Christianity,or Hinduism
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Characteristics of Primal Religions
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- Belief in the spirit world
- Ancestor worship - Dreams & visions to guide a community - Myths & rituals - Medicine man (shaman, priest, healer) |
