W5.2 Introduction to Sociology/Religion

1. Summary

The definition of religion is defined differently depending on the question you are asking. The most famous of these is Emile Durkheim's claim that it depends on the distinction between sacred and secular. This is very extensive, but can include substantial elements of social life. Another definition defines religion by asking existential questions that serve a particular purpose of society. Finally, defining religion in a socioscientific way. If you don't believe in God, you can claim to include atheists, but it is explained in association with Supernatural that faith and consciousness are seen as excluding atheists who are understood to be shared by groups. Types of religin include churches, denominations, sects, and cults.

2. New point

I learned anew that Islam Christian Buddhism is a cult-derived religious group. A cult is a religious group that embraces new things and is guided by charismatic leaders. It also emphasizes peace between individuals and individuals and attracts socially marginalized people. And it is mostly located in the city center to attract many people. Recently, however, cults have been called the New Religious Movement, not cults, because they have become more of a derogatory popular language than religious groups.

3.Question

What theory do you think is most appropriate for understanding religion? And why?

Comments

  1. 전진이 JEON JIN EApril 9, 2023 at 11:14 PM

    It was interesting that in your article the definition of religion is defined differently depending on the question. I find that there is a view that sees religion as just the distinction between sacred and secular, and there is a view that defines it through existential questions. It's amazing that a religion can be interpreted in various ways depending on the perspective.

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