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How is religion described as a social institution by social scientists?
How is religion described as a social institution by social scientists?
- Centered around economic activities
- Focused on individual spiritual experiences
- Primarily concerned with political power
- Organized through sets of beliefs, behaviors, values, and norms (correct)
What is religion according to Turner (1969)?
What is religion according to Turner (1969)?
- A spiritual community promoting togetherness and belongingness (correct)
- An organized system of rituals and ceremonies
- A set of individual beliefs and practices
- A hierarchical structure of power and authority
What is the function of religion according to the text?
What is the function of religion according to the text?
- Generating economic prosperity
- Promoting solidarity and equality (correct)
- Maintaining political stability
- Exclusively guiding individual spiritual practices
How is the birth of religion described in the text?
How is the birth of religion described in the text?
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What does religion encapsulate according to the text?
What does religion encapsulate according to the text?
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