ANTH 1120 Lecture 15: Religion
17 Jul 2016
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* most significant and distinctive is human beings" beliefs in the existence of faith. * a set of beliefs in supernatural beings and forces. * all religion share three major components: beliefs about the nature and the character of supernatural beings, traditional accounts associated with the supernatural, rituals, beliefs concerning the supernatural, supernatural beings. The ability to assume a bodily form, a personality with emotions and consciences. Many kinds such as god and goddesses, spirit helpers, etc. Can be animal spirits; some are associated with the living or deceased. Deities => christianity, islam, judaism believes in one single. => response to humans by communicating through prayers, chanting, etc. => if your action displeases them, they can react by punishing you: supernatural forces. Can be manipulated or commanded by humans" ability to practice. Religious teachings help to form people"s world view (their concept of reality and interpretation of events). Rituals are stereotyped => definite patterns of speech and movement.
