A2 Beliefs - Sociology:

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Defintion of Religion:

- Problematic term "Religion" can be used as an evaluation approach in many different questions. 

- Due to the discussion and uncertainty, it is also difficult to measure and view the influence that religion has upon us. 

Functionalist views on religion:

1. Durkheim - Not a belief in supernatural, but the distinction between sacred (Evoke awe) and profane (Non-significant). 

- Totenism - Believed religion is understood in simple societies, such as the Arunta Tribe in which worship and emblem or totem, which sybolised the tribes origins and identity.

2. Collective conscience - Shared norms and values that makes social life and co-operation possible between individuals possible. For Durkheim, this is done through totenism, which helps people in times of stress and crisis. 

3. Cognitive functions - Religion helps us to think conceptually think and categorise

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