Theories of religion

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Sociologist who believes the key feature of all religions is the distinction between the sacred and the profane
durkheim
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For Durkheim, the sacred symbols represent society's
collective conscience
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Parsons believes religion "creates and legitimates society's..."
norms and values
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A belief system that attaches sacred qualities to society itself
civil religion
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a distorted view of reality that prevents the poor from acting to change their situation
false class conciousness
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Lenin describes religion as
spiritual gin
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According to feminists religious institutions are
patriarchal
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Example of patriarchy in religion
Sacred texts
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Rinaldo argues that these religions actually teach men must respect women
pentacostal
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For Durkheim, the sacred symbols represent society's

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collective conscience

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Parsons believes religion "creates and legitimates society's..."

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A belief system that attaches sacred qualities to society itself

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a distorted view of reality that prevents the poor from acting to change their situation

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