They do not question the idea that maybe society, culture, and politics shape the very things they know to be true. ... This Marxist study questions everyday things such as science, politics, and religion. ... The sociology of knowledge tells us to break these boundaries that we have made for ourselves. ... So in order to understand the truth the boundaries of knowledge need to be restructured. ... Time zones are drawn up along imaginary boundaries to regulate daylight and we even shift an hour during daylight savings. ...

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Religion is non-finite so there is no way of determining a boundary (Smart, 5). ... Questions known as boundary questions are posed when humans are faced with new situations in their lives (Beliefs and Believers, Class 1). ... Rites of passage are the most frequent experiences involving boundary questions. ... Like political behavior, religion is not everything in life, but is an aspect of life. ...

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According to the dictionary, religion is a noun defined as the quest for the values of the ideal life. The above definition is vast and general, allowing people from all cultures to interrupt it differently. There is not a single path to follow to lead an ideal life, only your personal beliefs and...

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Hinduism is the name Europeans gave to the religious, cultural, social, political and philosophical beliefs that contribute to the Hindu way of life. ... [It] constraints, controls [and creates] boundaries. 3) Provides cohesiveness-brings people together, reaffirms their common bond and reinforces social solidarity. 4) Serves an euphoric function-it aids in establishing a pleasant feeling of social well-being. ... These goals do impose boundaries on the members of the religion. ...

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Why Religion? Has it ever crossed your mind why we have a religion? What about why having a belief in religion is so important to have? Should all religions be alike? And most importantly, should we follow them? These are the questions men and women are faced with all the time. Religion is said ...

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