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An example of a religious ritual isa.baptism.c.funeral.b.wedding.d.all of the above
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Anything that is considered to be part of the supernatural world that inspires awe, respect, and reverence isa.profane.c.ritualistic.b.sacred.d.denomination.
The most important functions of religion includea.social cohesion.c.emotional support.b.social control.d.all of the above
Religion serves as a powerful agent of social control, encouraging conformity to the norms of society.
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The “opium of the people” idea refers to the theory that religion encourages people to accept their social conditions because rewards await them in the afterlife.
Belief systems can be organized into three basic typesa.animism, polytheism, totemism.c.animism, theism, ethicalism.b.shamanism, polytheism, monotheism.d.monotheism, polytheism, ethicalism.
The distinction between the sacred and profane is at the heart of all religions.
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