assignment 6

How many pillars are essential to the Islamic faith?

5

If someone who follows the teaching of Confucius mentions the word jen, they are referring to:

A teaching that everyone should be treated kindly.

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

China

Which of the following is NOT true of the sociological perspective on religion?

Religion is a symbol of high culture.

What correlation between religion and society did Max Weber see and study?

Religion was very influential over the economy and the habits of workers.

The ___________ records Jewish interpretations of the _____________ which is their sacred text.

Talmud; Torah

Some believe that religion is important because it adds meaning to people's lives and provides answers to difficult questions. A sociologist following which theory would agree with this statement?

a symbolic interactionist

On any given day, there is often a story about prayer in schools in the news. For decades people have disagreed over the constitutionality of prayer in schools. This controversy is a great example of the tension between:

church and state

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

conflict theory

The main difference between an ecclesia and a denomination is:

ecclesia are state sponsored and considered an official religion

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

functional perspective

According to the video lesson, faith-based charitable organizations are example of a __________ within the social institution of religion.

group

A cultural universal is something that:

is found in all cultures

When Rosa and Sergei realized that the poor were being neglected in their city, they mobilized the members of their synagogue to send letters to the government asking them to fix the growing rate of poverty, or at least, fund the citizens so they might help their neighbors. This is an example of:

liberation theology

According to the video lesson, the social institution of religion often creates ____________ where we feel comfortable and where life seems livable.

moral communities

According to the video lesson, which of the following is NOT an example of a group or organization that serves the social institutions of religion?

pastor

Sanchita worships three different and separate gods. Her religion falls into which category?

polytheism

According to the video lesson, the social institution of _______________ provides us with guidance when it comes to explanations of life and death.

religion

According to the video lesson, worshippers perform specific __________ within the social institution of religion.

roles

Which two words did Émile Durkheim use to distinguish between religious objects and non-religious objects?

sacred, profane

According to the video lesson, one of the challenges to the social institution of religion involves _____________.

seperation of church and state, miving politics and relgions, women in religion

Many stories in the sacred text of Judaism are:

shared by Christianity and Islam

Megachurches have become popular in certain parts of the United States. Where else in the world are megachurches widely popular?

south korea

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

You are interested, like Durkheim, in how ordinary objects become sacred. Which theoretical approach will help you most in analyzing the data you collect?

symbolic interactionism

Many people are familiar with the yin-yang symbol. From which religion does this come?

taoism

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

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

What name do Buddhists give to their four basic rules?

noble truths

Which text is considered sacred to Christians of all sects?

the bible

According to the video lesson, social justice is a ______________ within the social institution of religion.

value