Religion

Question 1

“A unified system of beliefs and practices relative to sacred things.” - Haralambos and Holborn (2008), describing a definition by:

Answer 1

Emile Durkheim

Question 2

____ objects are put aside and treated as being extra-special, even holy.

Answer 2

Sacred

Question 3

True or false: Sacred objects have the capacity to represent shared values, sentiments, power or beliefs.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The three elements of religion are:

Answer 4

1. Religious beliefs
2. Religious rituals/practices
3. Religious organisations

Question 5

Supernaturalism 🧚🏾‍♂️🧞‍♂️

Answer 5

Belief in spirits

Question 6

Animism 🧟‍♀️🦉🐂🌿🌳

Answer 6

Belief in clearly defined supernatural beings, such as spirits or demons. These can be seen in everything in nature; also applies to devil worship or belief in ghosts

Question 7

Naturism 🌞🌙✨

Answer 7

Belief in things if nature; worship of the sun, moon and stars.

Question 8

Theism 🧝🏾‍♂️

Answer 8

Belief in a god or gods who control all human activities

Question 9

______’s four major functions of religion:

1. Cohesive
2. Disciplinary
3. Euphoric
4. Revitalizing

Answer 9

Durkheim. These functions are achieved through the use of religious rituals/practices.