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Religion Around the World

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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?

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?

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?

A collection of cultural systems, belief systems, and worldviews Signup and view all the answers

How is religion seen by scholars in recent years?

As a complex organism Signup and view all the answers

How has religion been traditionally defined?

As a collection of cultural systems Signup and view all the answers

What does the Substantive school of thought argue about defining religion?

Religion is best defined by the elements or substances that comprise it Signup and view all the answers

Which school of thought aims to define religion based on how it functions for believers?

The Functionalist school Signup and view all the answers

What is one limitation of traditional definitions of religion according to the text?

They capture the complexity and diversity of religious experiences Signup and view all the answers

How do scholars see religion in recent years?