Science

Question 1

View

Answer 1

Open belief system as it is open to scrutiny, questioning and criticsm.

Question 2

Features of science

Answer 2

Replication - procedures should be open to be replicated by other scientists

Objectivity - personal feelings must be ignored

Empirical - based on evidence that is observable and available to the sense

Question 3

Different definitions of relgion

Answer 3

Substantive

Functional

Polythetic

Question 4

Substantive definition

Answer 4

Religions involves belief in spiritual beings

• ignores religious practices
• different classification of beliefs as religious e.g amba tripe doesn’t involve reference to god or forms of religious practices

Question 5

Functional definitions

Answer 5

Defining religions in terms of what it does and how it functions for society and individuals.

• wide definition of religion involving any belief system which involves strong sense of collective values of the shared view of the world
• anytbing that helps achieve stability

Question 6

Polythetic definition

Answer 6

• a relationship with god or similar, a concern with the sacred, concern with salvation from this world, ritual practices
• does not involve clear line between religious and non religious groups

Question 7

Giddens

Answer 7

Working definition. Religion involve a set of symbols invoking feelings or references. Linked to rituals or ceremonies engaged by a community of followers.

E.g football

Question 8

Inclusive

Answer 8

Belief system that Individuals are devoted to and gives meaning and purpose to their life’s

Question 9

Exclusive

Answer 9

Traditional view of relgion which makes references to god or similar