Question 1

Religious symbols

Accepted Answer

A) replace rituals and myths as religions evolve. 
B) store religious meanings and moods. 
C) become less important in the more advanced religions. 
D) usually focus on everyday interaction rather than abstract or cosmic matters.

Question 2

According to Yinger, what is the problem with using traditional definitions of religion?

Accepted Answer

A) They emphasize belief rather than action. 
B) They do not emphasize separation of the divine and the profane; rather, they consider all parts of existence to be divine. 
C) They do not include Islam as a religion. 
D) They do not include witchcraft as a religion. 
E) Traditional definitions of religion may cause one to misunderstand or misidentify religion in a society that is undergoing cultural change.

Exam 1: What Do We Mean by the Term Religion

Religious symbols

According to Yinger, what is the problem with using traditional definitions of religion?