Chapter 6 Flashcards
(12 cards)
animism
Belief that objects such as plants and stones, or natural events, have a discrete spirit and conscious life.
Ethnic Religion
A religion with a relatively concentration spatial distribution whose principles are likely to be based on the physical characteristics of the particular location in which its adherents are concentrated.
Fundamentalisms
Literal interpretation and strict adherence to basic principles of a religion.
Monotheism
The doctrine or belief of the existence of only one God.
Polytheism
The doctrine or belief of the existence of two or more Gods.
Universalizing Religion
A religion that attempts to appeal to all people, not just those living in a particular location.
Belief that objects such as plants and stones, or natural events, have a discrete spirit and conscious life.
animism
A religion with a relatively concentration spatial distribution whose principles are likely to be based on the physical characteristics of the particular location in which its adherents are concentrated.
Ethnic Religion
Literal interpretation and strict adherence to basic principles of a religion.
Fundamentalisms
The doctrine or belief of the existence of only one God.
Monotheism
The doctrine or belief of the existence of two or more Gods.
Polytheism
A religion that attempts to appeal to all people, not just those living in a particular location.
Universalizing Religion