Beliefs

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substantive definitions
-a belief in God or the supernatural (the substance of religious belief)
-WEBER- defines religion as a belief in a superior or supernatural power
-exclusive, draw a clear line between religious and non-religious beliefs.
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functional definitions
-defined in terms of social/psychological functions it performs for individuals or society
-DURKHEIM- defines religion in terms of its social contribution to social integration
-advantage: inclusive, allows us to include a wide range of beliefs and practi
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