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            the definition of religion is as controversial and complex as religions have been throughout known human history.Religion has been the biggest influence on human culture in basically every society known to man. Many scholars have tried to give a definition of what religion truly is but many detailed definitions have been proven to be false in different societies. To my understanding religion is a way of explaining the unexplainable and unknown. Almost every type of religion would fall under thise type of broad definition. It seems that such broad definitions have not satisfied scholars as many have tried to come up with a narrow definition in order to explain their personal beliefs and theories. One such scholar was Karl Marx who although know for the creation of communism also gave an explanation of religion. Marx's opinion was similar to but also contrasted with Emile Durkheim's definition of what religion is. Each scholar tried to use their concepts of what religion is in order to try and prove their theories on social matters.
             Durkheim was trying to launch what was then a new science called sociology and have it gain as much respect as other recently created sciences like psychology and biology. Perhaps this is why he categorized religion as society. He was concerned with what seemed to be a loss of religion in the society around him. Many scholars of his time had showed concern that society was becoming immoral as a result of the loss of religion. Durkheim stated that once we all realize that religion is an expression of society, the loss of religion would not lead to a chaotic and immoral world. He considered religion to be a way of unifying society in order to create a social climate which every person needs in order to experience fulfillment. In this way religion was a communal force that lets people enjoy a deep sense of meaning and celebration as a group. From his studies of Australian tribes he also noticed that religion creates a state of euphoria through it's communal power.


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1. Primal Religions

The book "The World Religion's" by Huston Smith, delves into primal religions and try's to explain the values and sacred aspects of indigenous religions and people. In doing so he was able to compare the views and ideas with modern religions, or as he called them "historical religions", and gave an accurate representation of the people who followed the earliest religions of man. ... When studying primal religions the first thing that is apparent in their difference to modern religion is that primal religions are orally transmitted. ... Not everything is conflicting about primal r...

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2. The Theology of Religion

Some form of religion is something every culture has in common. Although we all share the general idea of religion, our religious beliefs differ drastically. ... The problem arises in analyzing and explaining religion from an unbiased point of view. ... Aside from utilizing inter-religious dialogue, as Catholic it is important to consider the Catholic Theology of Religion when opening our minds to the idea of other religions. ... The Theology of Religion aims to look through the ideals and beliefs of other religions for implications of Christian relevance and to give concrete Christian definit...

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3. Comparing Religion and Science

First of all, in order to carefully examine the relationship between science and religion, we have to explain what science and religion really are. ... Of course, both science and religion have their own weaknesses. For instance, many religions require their worshippers to believe and devote without questioning and valid evidence; religions lack the ability to prove the existence of the God. ... However, model possess a different attitude toward religion and science. ... Otherwise, either religion or science should be modified or eliminated....

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4. Power and Religion - Dr. Faustus

In the end, the play illustrates how Faustus was led to his own doom by his own hubris and because he chose power over religion. As Scene 1 opens, Faustus' opening soliloquy essentially announces to the world that all the worldly types of knowledge, including the study of religion and theology, are not worthy of Faustus' time. ... Religion was there to save him but personal hubris took salvation away....

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5. Brief Overview of World Religions

What is the right religion? What is true religion? ... Primal Religion My definition of Primal religion is that, it's a religion practiced by an indigenous people or culture. ... No historical religion, not even Judaism and Shinto, is embedded in place to the extent that tribal religions are. ... For those who worship it as a religion, they would call it Daojiao, meaning the religion of Tao. ...

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6. The Unseen Relationship Between Schizophrenia And Religion

The Unseen Relationship Between Schizophrenia and Religion The nature of schizophrenia, and other forms of psychosis, is still a largely debated topic. ... The experiencing of the Divine, can also be termed "being in the presence of God" or being in the presence of the Holy Spirit (as would be termed in Western Religion). ... The relationship between religion and schizophrenia (or mysticism and psychosis) is a complicated one. ...

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7. Common Grounds of Religion and Sex

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8. Language Norms In A Multiethnic Society: Singapore

Language in Religion In Singapore today there is a wide array of religions that are practiced by its citizens. Almost all of the world religions are represented in Singapore -- Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism and Taoism. ... However there are some religions that must be conducted in a specific language that coincides with that denomination, for example Islamic religion must be practiced in Malay. However many people who practice other religions tend to have no problem attending services in their preferred language. ... In religion, at home or in school citizens of Singapore use m...

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9. World Religions and Spiritual

We have cast down other belief systems and have been conditioned to think that our religion is the one true religion. ... One of the most talked about and most important issues in World History and all over the world, is religion: not just religion, but the unreal concept of a world religion. ... In discussing religion the questions of, "What is the right religion?... However all of these religions are faith based religions. ... Unlike other religions avoid theology C. ...

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10. Womens Gender Roles In Japanese Religious Traditions

Japan is a country without a truly native religion. ... The article in their book dealt with one of the new religions traditions in Japan that was founded by a woman. ... The final two books I chose to work with, Women, Religion and Sexuality by Jeanne Becher and Women and World Religions by Denise Lardner both dealt with the sexuality and religious roles that women played in the Shinto and Buddhist traditions respectively. ... These taboos are what give men the opportunity to control most of the religion. ... Buddhism is, unlike Shinto, a religion that requires ...

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