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Which two schools of thought have scholars traditionally fallen into when defining religion?
Which two schools of thought have scholars traditionally fallen into when defining religion?
- The Functional school and The Substantive school (correct)
- The Traditional school and The Modern school
- The Conservative school and The Liberal school
- The Eastern school and The Western school
What is the main difference between the Functionalist and Substantive schools of thought?
What is the main difference between the Functionalist and Substantive schools of thought?
- The Functionalist school focuses on how religion functions, while the Substantive school focuses on the elements that comprise religion. (correct)
- The Functionalist school focuses on the cultural impact of religion, while the Substantive school focuses on the history of religion.
- The Functionalist school focuses on the elements that comprise religion, while the Substantive school focuses on how religion functions.
- The Functionalist school focuses on the history of religion, while the Substantive school focuses on the cultural impact of religion.
What do scholars aim to capture when defining religion?
What do scholars aim to capture when defining religion?
- The moral values associated with religion
- The cultural impact of religion
- The complexity and diversity of religious experiences (correct)
- The history and origins of religion
How does the text describe religion?
How does the text describe religion?
How is religion seen by scholars in recent years?
How is religion seen by scholars in recent years?
How has religion been traditionally defined?
How has religion been traditionally defined?
What does the Substantive school of thought argue about defining religion?
What does the Substantive school of thought argue about defining religion?
Which school of thought aims to define religion based on how it functions for believers?
Which school of thought aims to define religion based on how it functions for believers?
What is one limitation of traditional definitions of religion according to the text?
What is one limitation of traditional definitions of religion according to the text?
How do scholars see religion in recent years?
How do scholars see religion in recent years?
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