Durkheim: Religion Basics
Who defined religion as a unified system of beliefs and practices?
Who is Émile Durkheim?
This process occurs when a sacred loses influence over society
what is secularization
this sociological theory explains society as a struggle between groups competing for power, wealth, and resources
what is conflict theory
In sociology, this concept refers to an individuals acceptance of ideas or statements as true and influence how people understand the world and their place in it.
What is belief?
What are the 4 types of religious organizations?
Church, Denomination, Sect, & NRM (New Religious Movements)
What term describes things set apart and given special meaning?
What is sacred?
This religious movement is based on resisting secularization and sticking to traditional beliefs
What is fundamentalism
This term describes a structured and repeated religious practice that serves to express shared beliefs, reinforce group values, and strengthen social cohesion among members.
What is ritual?
When an already existing religious organization is not living up to its "traditions" or standards, thus they break off and "reform" into their own group
sects
What term refers to everyday, non-supernatural things?
What is profane?
This percentage of African Americans identify with the democratic party regardless of their religiosity
what is 80%
karl marx used this phrase to describe religion because it comforts people instead of encouraging them to challenge inequality
what is " the opiate of the masses"
This dimension of religion focuses on beliefs, teachings, scared texts, and explanations for major questions such as the meaning of existence.
What is intellectual dimension?
Multiple religious organizations that do not play a part in the government and is accepted as legit
Denominations
According to Durkheim, what is the main function of religion?
What is social solidarity?
These colonists came to america seeking religious freedom and thought they were an example for the world
What are puritans
conflict theory focuses on this idea rather than social harmony, emphasizing inequality and competition between groups.
what is power and inequality
This dimension of religion involves the emotional and personal experiences associated with religious beliefs and practices, including feelings of connection to a higher power during activities such as prayer or worship.
What is experiential dimension.
These groups do not break away but are entirely new traditions as a whole, sometimes known as cults
NRM (New Religious Movements)