Sociology Ch. 15

refers to a system of beliefs, values, and practices
concerning what a person holds to be sacred or spiritually significant

refers to the conviction or sensation that one
is connected to “the divine

specific ideas that members of a particular faith
hold to be true

behaviors or practices that are either required
for or expected of the members of a particular group

religious groups that are small, secretive, and highly
controlling of members and have a charismatic leader

a small, new offshoot of a denomination

a large, mainstream religion that is not
sponsored by the state.

a religion that is considered the state religion

a religion based on belief in a single deity

a religion based on belief in multiple deities