Religion

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Religion
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What is Religion?

• Religion an organized system of beliefs,
  ceremonies, practices, and worship that centers
  on one or more gods

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Functions of Religion

• Social cohesion strengthens bonds
• Can cause conflict
• Example Iraq

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Functions of Religion

• Social control encourages conformity to norms
• Cause and rid guilt
• Can prohibit social reform
• Example women in Saudi Arabia

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Functions of Religion

• Emotional support
• Provides answers to life/death
• Cope with disappointment/loss

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Types of Religion

• Theism belief in god(s)
• monotheism one God
• polytheism multiple gods
• Ethicalism belief in morals/principles

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Effects of Religion

• Conflicting ideas
• Wars and disagreements
• Split within religion
• Unites people
• Cause for expansion
• Cause for certain people to maintain power

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