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Chapter 14 Supernatural Beliefs
What We Will Learn ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Defining Religion ,[object Object],[object Object]
Religion in Societies ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Religion in Societies ,[object Object]
Religion ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Religion ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Question ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Answer: b ,[object Object]
Supernatural Healing ,[object Object]
Magic ,[object Object]
Magic ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Sorcery and Witchcraft ,[object Object],[object Object]
Wicca ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Wicca ,[object Object]
Question ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Answer: a ,[object Object]
Question ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Answer: b ,[object Object]
Myths ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Social Functions of Religion ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Psychological Functions of Religion ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Question ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Answer: d  ,[object Object]
Classifying Religions:  Anthony Wallace ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Classifying Religions:  Anthony Wallace  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Individualistic Cults ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Shamanistic Cults ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Shamans ,[object Object]
Communal Cults ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Ecclesiastical Cults ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Question ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Answer: c  ,[object Object]
Major Religions of the World
Rabbi Naamah Kelman ,[object Object]
Number of Adherents of Major World Religions Religion Millions Christian 2106 ,[object Object],1105 ,[object Object],369 ,[object Object],218 ,[object Object],79 ,[object Object],416
Number of Adherents of Major World Religions Religion Millions Bahai 7.5 Buddhist 375 Hindu 851 Jewish 15 Muslim 1283 New Religionists 107
Characteristics of Different Religious Organizations Role Specialization Subsistence Example Individualistic None Food collector Crow vision quest Shamanistic Part-time Food collector Pastoralism Tungus shamanism
Characteristics of Different Religious Organizations Role Specialization Subsistence Example Communal Perform rites for community Horticulture Totemistic rituals Ecclesiastical Full-time Horticulture/ Pastoralism Christianity and Buddhism
Religion in the U.S. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Religion in the U.S. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Globalization of Religion ,[object Object]
Liberation Theology ,[object Object]
Religious Forces of  Social Change ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Religious Forces of  Social Change ,[object Object],[object Object]
Revitalization Movements ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Religious Nationalism ,[object Object]
Religion and Nationalism ,[object Object]

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  • 38. Characteristics of Different Religious Organizations Role Specialization Subsistence Example Individualistic None Food collector Crow vision quest Shamanistic Part-time Food collector Pastoralism Tungus shamanism
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