2024 Religion Study Guide Questions

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What does the term 'profane' mean?

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Nonsacred object; commonplace, not involving the supernatural, secular

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Define the term 'Protestant Ethic'.

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Set of values, norms, beliefs and attitudes stressing hard work, thrift, and self-discipline.

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What is a 'Church' as defined in the key terms?

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A religious organization to which all members of a society belong, usually tied to a state, membership is required (Church of England)

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What is a 'Denomination'?

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A religious organization accepted as legitimate by most members of a society, not tied to a state, voluntary, with socially acceptable competition for members.

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What is a sect?

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A group that has separated from an established religious organization.

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What is a 'cult' as defined in the key terms?

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A religious group with extreme beliefs and practices

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Define the term 'Secularization'.

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Process through which the sacred loses influence over society; counters religious growth.

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What is the definition of Fundamentalism?

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Resistance to secularization and rigid adherence to traditional religious beliefs, rituals, and doctrines

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What aspects of religion do sociologists study according to the image?

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Beliefs and practices, Social functions, Cultural impacts

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Why do sociologists not determine which religions people ought to follow?

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Sociologists focus on understanding social behavior, not prescribing beliefs.