Definitions of Religion Flashcards

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Religion Definition - Substantive Definition - Weber

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• Focus on content of belief - God
• Weber –> Belief in supernatural/superior
• Criticised: Overlooks polytheism (2+ gods)

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Religion Definition - Functional - Durkheim + Yinger

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• Define by social + Psychological functions –> Durkheim
• Yinger –> Explains existential questions
• Inclusive definition but broad

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Religion Definition - Constructionist - Aldridge

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• Interactionist - how members define themselves
• No clear, universal definition
• Aldridge –> scientologists believes they are a religion but gov wants to ban it
• No concrete definitions

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