what is religion?

Question 1

Weber- substantive definition

Answer 1

Religion is the belief in a superior or supernatural power that is above nature and cannot be scientifically explained

Question 2

Durkheim- functional definition

Answer 2

Religion acts as social glue

Question 3

Yinger- functional definition

Answer 3

Religion answers the ‘ultimate’ questions

Question 4

Aldridge- constructionist definition

Answer 4

There’s no 1 way of defining religion, so how are definitions constructed?

For example, Scientology is a religion to its followers, but several governments do not recognise it as a religion