Theories of Religion Flashcards
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Totemism
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A form of religion practised in which a totem (usually a plant or animal) symbolises the clan an is sacred
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Life crisis
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Situations such as birth, puberty, marriage and death that could produce anxiety and stress
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Civil religion
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A belief system that provides a functional alternative to convectional religions by fulfilling the same functions, for example by providing shared values and promoting social cohesion
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Atheist
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A person who does not believe in the existence of God of a God or Gods
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Mechanism of social controls
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A means by which individuals are persuaded to conform to the rules in society
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