SOCI 1010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Nontheistic Religions, Khalistan Movement, John Calvin
5 Jan 2017
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Religion: a system of beliefs, symbols and rituals, based on some sacred or supernatural realm, that guides human behaviour, gives meaning to life and unites believers into a community. How to scientifically study what is non-rational, matter of faith. Not make value statements about; not judge the truth claims of any religion. Look at how observable features and effects of religion using methods like historical analysis, experimentation, participant observation, survey research and content analysis. Roman catholic protestant struggles in northern ireland. Bombing of air india by sikh separatists. Sociology of religion is not theology (scholars who believe and who study their tradition) Faith: unquestioning belief that does not require a proof or scientific evidence. Sacred: a term used to describe those aspects of life that are extraordinary or supernatural, transcendent. Profane: a term used for the everyday, secular, or worldly aspect of life.
