Religion
Definition
Religion is a system of beliefs, values, and practices that people use to make sense of the world. It often involves worshiping a deity or deities, following moral codes, and participating in rituals.
Analogy
Think of religion like an operating system on your computer or phone. Just as an operating system provides rules for how software should function and interact, religion provides guidelines for how individuals should behave and interact with the world around them.
Related terms
Theism: The belief in one or more gods or deities.
Atheism: The absence of belief in any gods or deities.
Secularism: A principle that involves two basic propositions. The first is the strict separation of the state from religious institutions. The second is that people of different religions and beliefs are equal before the law.
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Practice Questions (15)
How does religion play a role in shaping cultural landscapes?
How does religion primarily influence cultural landscape?
What historical event best exemplifies the cultural diffusion of religion through migration?
Which factor primarily contributes to the diffusion of a religion?
What is the term for a boundary set by ethnic differences, especially those based on language or religion?
Which event portrays religion as a centripetal force for homogenizing society?
Which two historical events best exemplify the interaction between religion and cultural landscape?
Why can religion be considered an element of cultural identity?
How does religion diffuse across geographical regions primarily?
Which critique addresses the limitations of applying relocation diffusion concept to religion?
Which factor most effectively inhibits the diffusion of a religion?
Which religion's architectural influence can be seen globally due to cultural diffusion?
What's one potential consequence when a dominant culture diffuses its religion into indigenous societies?
What is a type of boundary line that coincides with some cultural divide, such as religion or language?
Why might a government encourage centripetal forces like shared language or religion?
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