Ideogoly, Science And Religion

Question 1

Religion

Answer 1

Commonly understood in regard to spiritual or supernatural beliefs which require some form of faith. Can be defined functionally or substantively

Question 2

Science

Answer 2

Intellectual inquiry into physical or natural environments. Traditionally understood as being based on rationality or objectivity

Question 3

Secularisation

Answer 3

The lessening influence of religion in society, can be interpreted in regard to both public and private life

Question 4

Monotheistic

Answer 4

Belief in one god

Question 5

Polytheistic

Answer 5

Belief in multiple gods/ goddesses

Question 6

Totem

Answer 6

An animal or plant which becomes imbued with a spiritual or supernatural meaning in a particular religious cultural context

Question 7

Sacred

Answer 7

Something which is seen as inherently religious, divine or connected to a god or gods

Question 8

Predestination

Answer 8

The belief that your fate in the afterlife is already decided and therefore your life on earth may provide you with clues bout gods favour

Question 9

Christocentric

Answer 9

Viewpoints on religions which centre on Christian perspective

Question 10

Conflict perspective

Answer 10

Sociological viewpoints which see society as inherently based on inequality

Question 11

Consensus perspective

Answer 11

So logical viewpoints which see society as based on the equal good of all