Theories of Religion

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Definitions that focus on the content of religious belief
Substantive
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Definitions that focus on the social functions of religion
Functional
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Definitions that focus on individuals
Constructionist
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What is totemism?
A shared symbol that represents collective conscience
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Who talked about religion's psychological functions?
Malinowski
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Give an example of civil religion
The USA
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According to Marx, religion is used to legitimate...
The suffering of the poor
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"Religion is the ... of the people"
Opium
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What proportion of CofE priests are female?
1/5
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Definitions that focus on the social functions of religion

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Definitions that focus on individuals

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What is totemism?

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Who talked about religion's psychological functions?

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