Defining Religion Flashcards

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What is the substantive definition?

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Focuses on the content of religous belief like belief in God or the supernatural
Exclusive- to be a religion, it must have a belief in God/ supernatural

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Criticism of substantive definition

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Has a W. bias as it excludes religions like Buddhism

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Whats the functional definition?

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Defines it by the functions it performs for society e.g. Durkheim defines it in terms of its contributions to social intergration

Inclusive

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Whats the constructionist definition?

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Focuses on how members of the group define the it.

Aldridge- scientologists see it as a religion but many govs deny it legal status and ban it

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