Sociology Questions Ch. 15

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What do Christianity and Islam have in common?

Both believe in a single supreme god. Both share many of the same stories in their central religious texts. Both believe in an afterlife.

In what part of the world have Confucianism and Taoism been primarily practiced?

China

Which socialist perspective most emphasizes the ways in which religion helps to maintain social inequalities within a society?

Conflict theory

Which perspective most emphasizes the ways in which religion helps keep the social system running smoothly?

Functional perspective

What are some denominations of the Christian Protestant church?

Methodist and Seventh-day Adventist

Which of the following do the functionalist and conflict perspectives share?

Position that religion relates to social control, enforcing social norms

In what ways does religion serve the role of a social institution?

Religions have a complex and integrated set of norms. Religious practices and beliefs are related to societal values. Religions often meet several basic needs.

Some controversial groups that may be mislabeled as cults include:

Scientology and the Hare Krishna

Which of the main theoretical perspectives would approach religion from the micro-level, studying how religion impacts an individual's sense of support and well-being?

Symbolic interactionism

The Protestant work ethic was viewed in terms of its relationship to:

capitalism

The main difference between an ecclesia and a denomination is:

ecclesia are state-sponsored and considered an official religion

A cultural universal is something that:

is found in all cultures

Megachurches tend to have:

large arenas where services are held

Social scientists refer to the use of a church to combat social injustice in the political realm as:

liberation theology

A sect:

often believes it must split from the larger group to return to important fundamentals

Many stories in the sacred text of Judaism are:

shared by Christianity and Islam


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