Religion Definitions Flashcards by Max Fowkes

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What is substantive religion?

A

Focuses on the belief in supernatural power of God
Exclusive

Western Bias

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What is functional religion?

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Focuses on social or psychological functions for an individual or society.
Inclusive.

Suggests a football chant is a religion.

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What is social constructionist religion?

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Focuses on how members of society define religion.
Cannot produce a universal definition

+ Deeper meaning

Impossible to generalise

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