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What aspect of religion refers to the spirit of reverence and excitement evoked in the believer in the presence of the sacred?
What aspect of religion refers to the spirit of reverence and excitement evoked in the believer in the presence of the sacred?
- Nature of work
- Emotions (correct)
- Immigration
- Age
According to Dawson and Thiessen, why is religion more than just sets of beliefs and rites?
According to Dawson and Thiessen, why is religion more than just sets of beliefs and rites?
- Because it focuses on race and gender
- Because it evokes unique experiences (correct)
- Because it has no effects on individuals
- Because it is goal-oriented
In religious rituals and ceremonies, what happens when individuals become engrossed by the presence of the sacred?
In religious rituals and ceremonies, what happens when individuals become engrossed by the presence of the sacred?
- They focus solely on their nature of work
- They lose their sense of identity
- They engage in more immigration processes
- They may be emotionally attached to each other (correct)
Which element focuses on the process by which new members of a society learn acceptable behavior?
Which element focuses on the process by which new members of a society learn acceptable behavior?
What is the main purpose of religious rituals according to the text?
What is the main purpose of religious rituals according to the text?
How do religious rituals contribute to shared identity among members?
How do religious rituals contribute to shared identity among members?
What element reflects the strongly held conviction by adherents that their object of worship can solve their problems?
What element reflects the strongly held conviction by adherents that their object of worship can solve their problems?
What is the significance of symbolic representations in religion?
What is the significance of symbolic representations in religion?
How does the Element of Community contribute to religious identity?
How does the Element of Community contribute to religious identity?
What is the primary purpose of religious rituals?
What is the primary purpose of religious rituals?
How does shared identity contribute to the concept of collective consciousness in religion?
How does shared identity contribute to the concept of collective consciousness in religion?
How did early Calvinists' frugal lives contribute to the spirit of capitalism, according to the text?
How did early Calvinists' frugal lives contribute to the spirit of capitalism, according to the text?
In what way did religion serve as a force for social change during the American Civil Rights movement?
In what way did religion serve as a force for social change during the American Civil Rights movement?
How did the Arab Spring movement demonstrate religion as a force for social change?
How did the Arab Spring movement demonstrate religion as a force for social change?
What are the two broad categories that sociology scholars argue the role of religion in society falls under?
What are the two broad categories that sociology scholars argue the role of religion in society falls under?
What does the view of religion as a conservative force emphasize?
What does the view of religion as a conservative force emphasize?
In the context of religion's role in society, what does the term 'state religions' refer to?
In the context of religion's role in society, what does the term 'state religions' refer to?
How do new religions, sects, and cults contribute to understanding the relationship between religion and society?
How do new religions, sects, and cults contribute to understanding the relationship between religion and society?
According to Max Weber, what role did religion play in the development of capitalism?
According to Max Weber, what role did religion play in the development of capitalism?
How did Calvinism's principle of predestination influence the Protestant work ethic according to the text?
How did Calvinism's principle of predestination influence the Protestant work ethic according to the text?
In the context of social change, what impact did religion have on the American Civil Rights movement?
In the context of social change, what impact did religion have on the American Civil Rights movement?
How did religion influence the Arab Spring movement in terms of social change?
How did religion influence the Arab Spring movement in terms of social change?
