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What is religion defined as in a sociologist's perspective?
What is religion defined as in a sociologist's perspective?
- A system of beliefs and practices related to everyday life
- A random collection of beliefs and practices
- A set of beliefs and practices without any social significance
- A unified system of beliefs and practices relative to sacred things (correct)
How is religion construed in a sociologist's perspective?
How is religion construed in a sociologist's perspective?
- As an individualistic belief system
- As a chaotic and disorganized system
- As a temporary social construct
- As an organized and ordered system (correct)
What is the critical function of spirituality according to Kenneth Pargament?
What is the critical function of spirituality according to Kenneth Pargament?
- A pursuit of material wealth
- A way to rebel against religious norms
- A search for significance related to the sacred (correct)
- A means of social control
According to Kenneth Pargament, why do some people affiliate with a religion?
According to Kenneth Pargament, why do some people affiliate with a religion?
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What does religion's sacredness involve according to a sociologist's perspective?
What does religion's sacredness involve according to a sociologist's perspective?
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