2. Following are the 7 most basic elements of
religion in sociology.
Beliefs. It is sensation of brain we have beliefs in one
God, Dooms day,Angles, Sacred books, good and
bad luck, While Hindus believe in more than one God.
Religious Organization. Religion is an organization of
beliefs, rituals and emotions. No religion without
organization can survive. Every religion has its own
structure and function and every individual performing
his role is that organization.
3. Emotions. Emotions of hope, fear, reverence and
humility are the product of religious rituals. The
individuals performs religious rituals and attached
with emotions.
Ritual & Ceremonies. All religions have their own
ritual and ceremonies. These are the emotional
and ceremonial practices.
Sacred Objects. It has its own sacred objects. For
Hindus idols, Temples, Cow, River of Ganga and
Jamna are cared .
4. Symbols. Symbols are the signs used
for sacred objects or situation.
Symbols give meaning t human
behavior.
Sects. There are small groups
within a religion called sects. Sects
have their own religions followers.
5. 1. What are the 7 elements of religion?
2. What is beliefs?
3. What is religious
Organization?
4. What is emotions?
5. What is symbols?