Author Question: Define and discuss the four main categories of religion, and link them to the types of societies in ... (Read 70 times)

RRMR

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 557
Define and discuss the four main categories of religion, and link them to the types of societies in which they tend to occur.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

__________ crowds are made up of people who come together for a scheduled event and thus share a common focus.
 
  a. Acting b. Expressive
 c. Conventional d. Casual



daiying98

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 354
Answer to Question 1

Religions have been classified into four main categories based on their dominant belief.

(1) In very simple preindustrial societies, religion often takes the form of simple

supernaturalismthe belief that supernatural forces affect people's lives either

positively or negatively. This type of religion does not acknowledge specific gods or

supernatural spirits but focuses instead on impersonal forces that may exist in people or

natural objects. (2) Animism is the belief that plants, animals, or other elements of the

natural world are endowed with spirits or life forces that have an impact on events in

society. Animism is associated with early hunting and gathering societies and with

Native American societies, in which everyday life is not separated from the elements

of the natural world. (3) Theism is a belief in a god or gods. Horticultural societies

were among the first to practice monotheisma belief in a single supreme being or

god who is responsible for significant events such as the creation of the world. Three

of the major world religionsChristiani ty, Judaism, and Islamare monotheistic. By

contrast, Hinduism, Shinto, and a number of the indigenous religions of Africa are

forms of polytheisma belief in more than one god. (4) Transcendent idealism is a

nontheistic religiona religion based on a belief in divine spiritual forces such as

sacred principles of thought and conduct, rather than a god or gods. Transcendent

idealism focuses on principles such as truth, justice, affirmation of life, and tolerance

for others, and its adherents seek an elevated state of consciousness in which they can

fulfill their true potential.

Answer to Question 2

c



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

For pediatric patients, intravenous fluids are the most commonly cited products involved in medication errors that are reported to the USP.

Did you know?

You should not take more than 1,000 mg of vitamin E per day. Doses above this amount increase the risk of bleeding problems that can lead to a stroke.

Did you know?

Never take aspirin without food because it is likely to irritate your stomach. Never give aspirin to children under age 12. Overdoses of aspirin have the potential to cause deafness.

Did you know?

The average human gut is home to perhaps 500 to 1,000 different species of bacteria.

Did you know?

The first monoclonal antibodies were made exclusively from mouse cells. Some are now fully human, which means they are likely to be safer and may be more effective than older monoclonal antibodies.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library