RELIGION AND NON-RELIGION Flashcards
Polytheism
The belief in more than one God
Animism
The doctrine that every natural thing in the universe has a soul.
Monotheism
Belief in only one God. God is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent
Social Transformation
Religion can be both a conservative and progressive force in society which makes a major impact in both positive and negative ways
Social Cohesion
Underlines the idea that religion can help unite communities under common belief systems. This helps provide a sense of cultural identity through laws, architecture, music, dress, and key events in life
Meaning and Purpose for Individual
Provides adherents with a sense of belonging and gives their life purpose. As well as guiding them to be better people through the moral code that it provides them with.