RELIGION AND NON-RELIGION Flashcards

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Polytheism

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The belief in more than one God

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Animism

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The doctrine that every natural thing in the universe has a soul.

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Monotheism

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Belief in only one God. God is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent

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Social Transformation

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Religion can be both a conservative and progressive force in society which makes a major impact in both positive and negative ways

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Social Cohesion

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Underlines the idea that religion can help unite communities under common belief systems. This helps provide a sense of cultural identity through laws, architecture, music, dress, and key events in life

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Meaning and Purpose for Individual

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Provides adherents with a sense of belonging and gives their life purpose. As well as guiding them to be better people through the moral code that it provides them with.

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