Religion

Question 1

rituals

Answer 1

Regularly repeated and carefully prescribed forms of behavior that
symbolize a cherished value or belief. Reflect on the sacred-symbolize a cherished value or belief. Reflect on the sacred-
example- Communionexample- Communion

Question 2

Simple supernaturalism - t

Answer 2

the belief that
supernatural forces affect people’s lives
positively or negatively

Question 3

Animism -

Answer 3

the belief that plants, animals,
and elements of the natural world are
endowed with spirits that impact events in
society.

Question 4

Theism -

Answer 4

belief in a God or Gods.- belief in a God or Gods

Question 5

Nontheistic religion -

Answer 5

based on a belief in divine
spiritual forces such as sacred principles of thought
and conduct, rather than a god or gods.

Question 6

ecclesia

Answer 6

A religious organization that is so integrated into
the dominant culture that it claims as its membership all members of a society.
Islamic nations; Iran.

Question 7

church

Answer 7

A large, bureaucratically organized religious
organization that tends to seek accommodation
with the larger society in order to maintain some
degree of control over it.
Catholic Church in Italy and Ireland

Question 8

denomination

Answer 8

A large organized religion characterized by
accommodation to society but frequently lacking
in ability or intention to dominate society.
Ex. SBC; Presbyterian Church, USA; ELCA.Ex.

Question 9

sect

Answer 9

A relatively small religious group that has
broken away from another religious
organization to renew what it views as the
original version of the faith.
Amish, Pentecostals, Homestead Heritage

Question 10

cult /New Religious Movements (NRMs)

Answer 10

A religious group with practices and
teachings outside the dominant cultural
and religious traditions of a society

Question 11

Who joins cults?

Answer 11

Unconnected
* People without strong religious
ties/connections
* Money and Time
* ‘dabble