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Beliefs and Religion Sociology
Beliefs and Religion Sociology
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Introduction of beliefs in society
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What are sacred ceremonies for, according to Durkheim?
to bring communities together and to make them feel sacred
to keep communities busy
to give people a chance to have fun and celebrate
to give thanks to a God
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____ beliefs in spirits
Animism
supernaturalism
Theism
naturism
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Abstract ideals focus on correct thinking
False
True
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Which of the following is a feature of all religions - Tischler
beliefs
organisations
rituals
prayer
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Sociologists use the term New Religious Movements to refer to sects
False
True
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Rituals are things that we hold true
True
False
7
Social construct, as an explanation of religion, means
Religion builds and maintain communities
religious leaders have created certain religions
religion encourages social gatherings
societies choose and so create what they see as a religion
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A cult is
is exclusive
seen as slightly deviant, secretive and manipulative
claims "Monopoly of the Truth"
appeals more to the Middle class
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Theism refers to the belief in god or gods who control all human activities
False
True
10
What is the definition of Religion in Sociology?
Belief in a divinity
A doctrine
A set of shared beliefs and practices
Something created by Man to help people cope with troubles
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"Substantive", as an explanation of religion, is about
believing in a God, a supernatural force
believing that religion has substance, importance in society
believing that Religion has a role to perform in society
Believing that society creates religion
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Catholicism, Lutherans and Methodists are examples of
sects
demoninations
cults
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NAMs (New Age Movements) are seen as
appealing to the poor
bringing hope, success and relief
sects
cults
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Which of the following is type of religious belief?
Supernaturalism
Animism
naturism
theism
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Which of the following is NOT one of Durkheim's major functions of religion?
Cohesive function
Social function
Disciplinary function
revitalizing function
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What is meant by "Denomination"?
A distinct religious body, detached from a main religion
A cult
A Church that has been nominated for its doctrine
A body with own set of structures, leadership and doctrine
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"Sacred" applies
To the communities
To Gods, but also places , animals, things
To the rituals
only to a God
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_______ Spirits may be seen in everything
naturism
supernaturalism
Theism
Animism
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A sect
is exclusive
appeals to the poor
does not have any organised rituals and formal worship
has a darker side
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Sects usually appeal to members of the lower socioeconomic group
True
False
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"Functional" as an explanation of religion, means
Religion does not function / work very well
Religion is what Functionalists like studying
Religion has roles to perform to answer society's needs
religion has no specific function
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What does "sacred" mean, according to Durkeim?
Something different
Something ordinary,found everyday
Something that has been blessed
Something set apart, extraordinary and forbidden
23
Religious practices are also called ______
church
rituals
worship
service
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Who talks about the sacred" vs "the "profane"?
Chester
Murdock
Durkheim
Weber
25
Which of the following is based on abstract ideals
Islam
Christianity
Hinduism
Buddhism
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Atheism - the belief that it is unknowable whether or not God exists
False
True
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_____________ belief in the things of nature - worship of the sun
animism
naturualism
naturism
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A church is seen as
a body which requires full commitment
a body with no specific organisation and requirements
holding Monopoly of the truth
a large, inclusive organisation appealing to wider society
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Scientology is an example of a __________
cult
sect
church
denomination
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Fasting is a __________ function
cohesive function
euphoric function
disciplinary function
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What do Functionlists say Religion is used for?
To give you hope
It's primarily about worshipping a God
To bring comfort
To maintain the value consensus and order in society
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Which of the following is NOT directly associated with religious beliefs?
rites of passage
association with supernatural power(s)
profanity
justification for our behaviour
