SOC363H1 Lecture : Religion
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Religion and suffering y religion is the sigh of the oppressed creature, the heart of a heartless world, and the spirit of spiritless conditions. It is the opium of the people. karl marx, 1843. beliefs about sin, hell, god s evaluation of the self and the rewards and/or punishments. y aids might be god s punishment for immoral sexual behavior. 22% mostly agree or completely agree: religion s effect on collective well-being. y what is religious doubt and how is it influential for mental health, a feeling of uncertainty toward, and a questioning of, religious teachings and beliefs. a consistent finding: religious attendance is positively associated with psychological well-being (less distress): promote psychological resources; cognitive strategies for coping; interpretive scripts: reduce the risk of stress exposure, modify the meanings/impact of stressors. a repertoire of methods for their relief .
