A religion is an organized collection of beliefs, cultural systems, and world views that relate humanity to an order of existence. Many religions have narratives, symbols, and sacred histories that are intended to explain the meaning of life and/or to explain the origin of life or the Universe.
A religion is an organized collection of beliefs, cultural systems, and world views that relate humanity to an order of existence. Many religions have narratives, symbols, and sacred histories that are intended to explain the meaning of life and/or to explain the origin of life or the Universe.
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Definereligion and identify its key components.
What is religion? Religion is a social institution composed of a unified system of beliefs, symbols, and rituals—based on some sacred or supernatural realm—that guides human behavior, gives meaning to life, and unites believers into a community. Based on this definition, religion is a stable institution that exists independently from individuals who attend religious services or officials (such as priests, pastors, or other clergy) in the administrative hierarchy. Religion is sometimes thought of as a platform for the expression of spirituality—the relationship between the individual and something larger than oneself, such as a broader sense of connection with the surrounding world. As such, spirituality involves the individual’s inner, subjective feelings and experiences rather than the act of giving devotion to external beliefs, rituals, and deities that are set forth in established creeds or religious communities.
In the final analysis, both religion and spirituality require that persons engage in a leap of faith—a confident belief that cannot be proven or disproven but is accepted as true. Religious beliefs require faith because religion provides answers for seemingly unanswerable questions that underlie human existence. According to the sociologist Peter Berger (1967), these questions are Who am I? Why am I here? How should I live? What happens when I die? Berger suggests that religion provides a system of meaning that connects people to society and provides them with a sense of purpose that transcends the ordinary realm of life (Figure 17.1). Consequently, religious beliefs bind people together and establish rites of passage through various stages of life, such as birth, marriage, and death. People with similar religious beliefs and practices gather together in a moral community (such as a church, mosque, temple, or synagogue), where they engage in religious beliefs and practices with similarly minded people.
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Hanukkah, a major holiday in Judaism, provides worshippers with the opportunity to come together and worship their Creator and celebrate their community.
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Given the diversity and complexity of contemporary religion, how is it possible for sociologists to study this social institution? Most sociologists studying religion are committed to the pursuit of “disinterested scholarship,” meaning that they do not seek to make value judgments about religious beliefs or to determine whether particular religious bodies are “right” or “wrong.” However, many acknowledge that it is impossible to completely rid themselves of those values and beliefs into which they were socialized.
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Because religion seeks to answer important questions such as why we exist and why people suffer and die, Peter Berger (1967) referred to religion as a sacred canopy—.
We all have good and bad thoughts from time to time and situation to situation. We are bombarded daily with spiraling thoughts(both negative and positive) creating all-consuming feel , making us difficult to manage with associated suffering. Good thoughts are like our Mob Signal (Positive thought) amidst noise(negative thought) in the atmosphere. Negative thoughts like noise outweigh positive thoughts. These thoughts often create unwanted confusion, trouble, stress and frustration in our mind as well as chaos in our physical world. Negative thoughts are also known as “distorted thinking”.
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The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
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The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
2. Religion
Religion is a collection of cultural
systems, belief systems, and
worldviews that relate humanity
to spirituality and to moral values.
3. Faith - is unquestioning belief that does not
require proof or scientific evidence.
Sacred - refers to those aspects of life that are
extraordinary or supernatural.
Profane - refers to the everyday, secular aspects
of life.
Rituals - are regularly repeated and carefully
prescribed forms of behaviors that symbolize a
cherished value or belief.
4. The sociology of religion focuses on
religious groups and organizations, on
the behavior of individuals within those
groups, and on ways religion is
intertwined with social institutions.
5. Conflict Perspective
According to Karl Marx, religion is the
"opiate of the people."
Max Weber argued that religion could be
a catalyst to produce social change.
6. The Social Functions of Religion
Durkheim saw religion as worship of
society, not as worship of a deity:
“…rites are a means through which a
group reaffirms itself.”
Religious rites strengthen commonly-
held attitudes.
7. #1: Providing Emotional Support and Security
for Believers
Religion provides meaning in a natural
world in which humans have little or no
control over certain phenomena. Humans
use religion to deal with:
- Dependence
- Powerlessness
- Scarcity
8. Religion offers a transcendental
relationship with “the beyond,” which
provides people with
- New security
- A firmer identity in this world (believers
and priests) and the next
9. #2: Religion Provides Social Control
As Durkheim implied, religion sacralizes
the norms and values of established
society, maintaining the dominance of
group goals over individual wishes:
Religion is a means of social control.
10. #3: Religion Provides Mechanisms for
Social Change.
Religion has served a “prophetic”
function in which absolute standards take
precedence over “earthly” ones.
Religious belief is thus used as
justification for social protests, social
movements, political revolutions, etc.
11. #4: Religion Contributes to Individual’s
Identities
Religion is an aspect of heritage, like
ethnicity.
Religion furnishes part of individuals’
understanding of who and what they are:
eg, “I am Catholic” or “I am Muslim.”
12. #5: Religion is a Factor in directing
the Individual’s Lifecourse
Religions prescribe rites, privileges and
responsibilities that are associated with
life stages, as with the identity of “elder,”
ceremonies for entry into “adulthood,”
marriage, etc.
13. Four Categories of Religion
Simple supernaturalism - the belief that
supernatural forces affect people's lives
positively or negatively.
Animism - the belief that plants, animals,
and elements of the natural world are
endowed with spirits that impact events
in society.
Four Categories of Religion
14. Theism - belief in a God or Gods.
Transcendent idealism - belief in sacred
principles of thought and conduct, such
as truth, justice, life and tolerance for
others.
15. Religions as Organizations
Ecclesia – a type of religious organization in
which most people in the society are members
by virtue of their birth.
Denomination – well-established religious
organization in which a substantial number of
the population are members. Examples:
Presbyterian Church and Baptist Church.
16. A sect is a form of religious organization
that is non-bureaucratic and clearly
distinct from the larger society.
A cult is distinct not only from the larger
society but from other religions as well- it
does not emerge from pre-existing
religious forms; it is completely new.
17. The development of religion has taken different
forms in different cultures. Some religions
emphasize belief while others emphasize practice.
Some religions focus on subjective experience of
the religious individual while others consider
activities of the religious community to be most
important.