Exam 17: Religion

Discuss the functionalist perspectives on religion.

Confucius established the foundation for __________ and potential conflict when he set forth his Five Constant Relationships.

Although Judaism has fewer adherents worldwide than some other major religions,its influence is deeply felt in Western culture.Today,there are an estimated _____ million Jews worldwide; however,the majority reside in the United States,Israel,France,and Russia.

Anthropologists have concluded that all known groups over the past hundred thousand years have had some form of religion.All of the following are categories of religion EXCEPT:

Identify the major trends in religion in the United States.

A(n) __________ is a large organized religion characterized by accommodation to society but frequently lacking in ability or intention to dominate society.

According to Christian beliefs,the Supreme Being is a sacred trinity consisting of God the Father,Jesus the Son,and the Holy Spirit.

__________ Judaism follows the traditional practices and teachings,including eating only kosher foods prepared in a designated way,observing the traditional Sabbath,segregating women and men in religious services,and wearing traditional clothing.

According to sociologist Max Weber and the Protestant ethic,those who have faith,perform good works,and achieve economic success are more likely to be among the chosen of God.As a result,people work hard,save their money,and do not spend it on worldly frivolity.

Trace the development of Judaism.

Define and discuss the four main categories of religion,and link them to the types of societies in which they tend to occur.

According to __________,those who inhabit Heaven are ruled over by a supreme ancestor and are the ancestors of those persons who are on Earth.These forefathers are eventually joined by those who are currently on Earth; therefore,death is nothing more than the promotion to a more honorable estate.

All of the following religions are monotheistic EXCEPT:

Religions classified as world religions cover vast expanses of the Earth and have millions of followers.Which of the following are NOT one of the six world religions?

__________ focuses on principles such as truth,justice,affirmation of life,and tolerance for others,and its adherents seek an elevated state of consciousness in which they can fulfill their true potential.

Trace the development of Islam.

Confucianism is based on the belief that Heaven and Earth are not separate places,but rather a continuum in which both realms are constantly in touch with each other.According to this approach,those who inhabit Heaven are ruled over by a supreme ancestor and are the ancestors of those persons who are on Earth.

Confucius set forth his Five Constant Relationships.Which of the following is NOT one of these?

A __________ is a loosely organized religious group with practices and teachings outside the dominant cultural and religious traditions of a society.Leadership is based on charismatic characteristics of the individual leader.

A traditional religious doctrine that is conservative,typically opposed to modernity,and rejects "worldly pleasure" in favor of otherworldly spirituality is known as secularization.