Beliefs and Society: Topic 1- Theories of religion~ Vital vocab Flashcards
Topic 1
What is the arunta clan?
A group of aborigional australian people.
What does alienation mean?
When humans feel disconnected or estrnaged grom society.
What is civil religion?
A belief system tha attaches sacred qualities to society itself and makes the nation-state the object of religious worship.
What is cognitive?
Our ability to reason and think conceptually.
What is collective conscience?
The shared norms, beliefs, and knowledge that makes cooperation between individuals possible. Giving a sense of belonging.
What is a constructionist definitions?
The view that focuses on how members of society themselves define religion.
What is false consciousness?
A disorted view or reality that prevents the poor from acting to change a situation.
What is a function definition?
Social or psychological functions religion performs for individuals or society.
What is ideology?
A set of beliefs that serve the interest of a dominant group by justifying their position in society.
What is opium?
A highly adddictive drug that numbs pain.
What are ideological functions?
Supports the view that institutions keep the existing ruling lass in power.
What are piety movements?
Conservative movements that supports traditional teachings about womens role, dress, prayer and bibly study.
What is the meaning of profane?
Things that have no significance. e.g. water bottle
What are psychological functions?
Helping people cope with emotional stress that would undermine social solidarity.
What is the meaning of sacred?
Things that are set apart and forbidden that inspires feelings of awe, fear and wonder.
