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From a symbolic interactionist perspective, what role do rituals play in religion?
From a symbolic interactionist perspective, what role do rituals play in religion?
- Perpetuating social inequality
- Representing what God desires
- Providing identity and social solidarity for members (correct)
- Supporting the status quo
According to the text, what is the function of marriage in relation to the broader community?
According to the text, what is the function of marriage in relation to the broader community?
- Providing guidelines for daily life
- Resisting social change
- Facilitating social inequality
- Linking the bride and groom with a broader community that wishes them well (correct)
According to the text, what role did Christian monarchs play in relation to war and religious conflicts?
According to the text, what role did Christian monarchs play in relation to war and religious conflicts?
- Conducting bloody crusades to wrest control of the Holy Land from Muslims (correct)
- Using symbols to provide identity for their members
- Spearheading religious change
- Promoting social equality through religious teachings
What did Karl Marx mean when he referred to religion as the 'opium of the people'?
What did Karl Marx mean when he referred to religion as the 'opium of the people'?
In what way did Weber observe the relationship between capitalism and Protestant countries?
In what way did Weber observe the relationship between capitalism and Protestant countries?
According to Emile Durkheim, which of the following is NOT a defining element of religion?
According to Emile Durkheim, which of the following is NOT a defining element of religion?
Based on Durkheim's perspective, what does a 'church' signify?
Based on Durkheim's perspective, what does a 'church' signify?
What is the significance of separating the sacred from the profane in all religions according to Emile Durkheim?
What is the significance of separating the sacred from the profane in all religions according to Emile Durkheim?
What did Emile Durkheim find when he surveyed religions around the world?
What did Emile Durkheim find when he surveyed religions around the world?
What is the main purpose of religion from Tylor's perspective?
What is the main purpose of religion from Tylor's perspective?
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