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Terms in this set (29)Religion A set of beliefs based on a unique vision of how the world ought to be, often revealed through insights into a supernatural power and lived out in a community Martyr A person who sacrifices his or her life for the sake of religion Saint An individual who is considered exceptionally close to God and is exalted after death Sacred Anything that is considered holy Profane Anything that is considered not holy
Ritual An act or series of acts regularly repeated over years or generations that embody the beliefs of a group of people and create a sense of continuity and belonging Rite of Passage A category of ritual that enacts a change of status from one life stage to another, either for an individual or a group Liminality One stage in a rite of passage during which a ritual participant experiences a period of outsider hood, set apart from normal society, that is key to achieving a new perspective on the past, future, and current community Communitas A sense of camaraderie, a common vision of what constitutes a good life, and a commitment to take social action to move toward achieving this vision that is shaped by the common experience of rites of passage Pilgrimage A religious journey to a sacred place as a sign of devotion and in search of transformation and enlightenment Cultural Materialism A theory that argues that material conditions, including
technology, determine patterns of social organization, including religious principles Shaman A part-time religious practitioner with special abilities to connect individuals with supernatural powers or beings Magic The use of spells, incantations, words, and actions in an attempt to compel supernatural forces to act in certain ways, whether for good or for evil Imitative Magic A ritual performance that achieves efficacy by imitating the desired magical result Contagious Magic Ritual words or performances that achieve efficiency as certain materials that come into contact with one person carry a magical connection that allows power to be transferred from person to person Symbol Anything that signifies something else Authorizing process The complex historical and social developments through which symbols are given power and meaning Buddhist Monks Chapter 15 begins by highlighting the role of which of the following groups in revitalizing a 2006 movement against the standing government in Myanmar? power Karl Marx famously referred to religion as "the opiate of the masses." In so doing, he was investigating the intersection of religion and which of the following aspects of human culture? globalization affects religion Religious belief becomes less and less important over time., Travel broadens the encounters of people of different faiths., Information about different religious beliefs is more readily available. phases in a rite of passage separation, liminality,
incorporation Anthropologist study what about human religious practice which aspects of globalization are causing change in religious beliefs, how religious beliefs affect other aspects of human behavior and belief Muslim, Catholic, Buddhist Religious groups that are growing in number of adherents in the United States Anomie an alienation that individuals experience when Max Weber Who posited that "as society became more rationalized, it also risked becoming more secular-less religious-and thus losing the very spirit that had driven its
success and development" Emile Durkheim Sacred vs profane Karl Marx religion as the opiate of the masses Marvin Harris his idea was cultural materialism Secularization Thesis as people become more modern and civilized they become more rational in throughout and less prone to superstition and religion Sets with similar termsANT 201: chapter 15 religion38 terms adormanesh Ch. 13 Anthro Religion22 terms mstumpf7890 Chapter 15: Religion28 terms ashpolo17 ANTH Ch 1529 terms jerilyn_deree Sets found in the same folderAnt 201 Chapter 13 Migration24 terms allie_gallant Ant 201 Chapter 14 Politics and Power16 terms allie_gallant Ant 201 Chapter 8 Gender22 terms allie_gallant Ant 201 Chapter 10 Kinship, Family and Marriage24 terms allie_gallant Other sets by this creatorICU Transition Medication Review5 terms allie_gallant Common Meds85 terms allie_gallant Physical Assessment Exam 380 terms allie_gallant Physical Assessment Exam 278 terms allie_gallant Verified questions
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SOCIOLOGY Complete the sentence using each term once. a. monogamy b. polyandry c. polygyny d. exogamy e. endogamy f. homogamy g. patrilineal h. blended family i. dual-employed marriage j. boomerang kids. The marriage of one man to two or more women at the same is called ________ Verified answer
SOCIOLOGY A recent documentary examined a suburb in the Midwest where the racial balance had gradually changed from mostly African American. Even though statistics proved that school scores has not dropped and government services remained the same, the perception was that property values had declined. What do you think was responsible for this perception? Verified answer Other Quizlet setsChapter 15: Religion30 terms Danielle_Martin836 Chapter 15: Religion31 terms Danielle_Martin836 anthro chapter 1517 terms alex41795 Catholic foundation. unit:4 11/529 terms Aliportillo_ Related questionsQUESTION Patel closes chapter 8 recounting his marriage—to a woman whose family was from the same region as his in India, and who practiced the same interpretation of Islam as his, Ismaili. 4 answers QUESTION what do we mean by complementarity? 7 answers QUESTION Weber held that the Protestant work ethic contributed to the demise of capitalism 2 answers QUESTION According to Sharpe, even if "science" swept "religion" away, which problem would not disappear? 4 answers What is a martyr person?1 : a person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing to and refusing to renounce a religion.
What is a sacrificial martyr?Historically, a martyr is someone who chooses to sacrifice their life or face pain and suffering instead of giving up something they hold sacred. While the term is still used this way today, it's taken on a secondary meaning that's a bit less dramatic.
Who is an example of a martyr?Someone who suffers, or is even killed, for his or her political or religious beliefs is called a martyr. Martin Luther King Jr. is often called a martyr in connection with the American civil rights movement.
Who is martyr in the Bible?In Christianity, a martyr is a person considered to have died because of their testimony for Jesus or faith in Jesus. In years of the early church, stories depict this often occurring through death by sawing, stoning, crucifixion, burning at the stake or other forms of torture and capital punishment.
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