SOCL 2001 Chapter : 11 6 13 Religion
Document Summary
When/how did you or individuals you know become religious. Religion- beliefs that guide human behavior and unite believers into a community. Sacred- refers to anything people see as being an extraordinary aspect of life or not part of the natural world. 16% of the populations: non-christian outnumber christians 2:1. Cult- group devoted to beliefs that are outside mainstream society. Sect- break away from established religion to form its own. About half of us adults have changed affiliation. 1st year college students, not caring about religion gone up would a self-declared atheist be electable as president of us today noh. Benefits of religion social cohesion sense of belonging and unity meaning, our lives serve greater purpose social services raising money for religions social control- promote conformity rules to live by. Working hard knowing rewarded at end of the day. Max weber sparked economic development protestant ethic work hard and acquire but sin to spend on one"s self.
