REL 101 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Epistemological Pluralism, Emic And Etic, Sui Generis
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Viewpoint that certain things, like god, are unknowable. Scholars don"t take a stance on whether certain things are true or not, but rather being interested in the many other aspects of religion without taking sides" (4) Proposed religion is a misguided & unhealthy outcome of personal problems, made up to compensate, father son relationship , helps people stabilize their mental health (5) religion as aspect of culture: They overlap, religion is influenced by culture and location. It is the framework of many people"s lives. Religion is an aspect of most cultures" noun, generally talking, 1 religion. Buddhism is an important religion in tibet" noun, relgions. A mosque is a religious building for muslims" adjective, type of building. Meditation is a religious action" adjective, type of action. Nye"s problem with the idea of world religions : (buddhism, hinduism,) (13) Many about classification of cultures and traditions.
