Definitions of Religion
- Created by: Hollymurray99
- Created on: 06-12-17 13:36
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- Definitions of Religion
- Functional
- Social/psychological functions performed
- Durkheim = religions contribution to social integration
- Yunger = answers questions
- Inclusive as include numerous beliefs and no bias
- Just because it integrates society it does not make t a religion e.g. football
- Social Constructionist
- How members of society define religions
- Down to individual's take on religion
- No single universal definition
- Aldridge = definitions can be contested and influenced by the powerful
- Allows insight into meanings people give to religions
- Impossible to generalise about nature of religion as different views on religion
- Functional
- Leaves no room for religions without a God e.g. Buddhism
- Exclusive as draw clear line between religious and no religious beliefs
- Content of religious belief e.g. God or supernatural belief
- Functional
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