The term ______ refers to the socially shared and organized ways of thinking feeling and acting that concern ultimate meanings about the existence of the supernatural or “beyond” ?

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Which is the most recently established of the greatest world religions ?

A. Judaism B. Islam C. Hinduism D. Christianity...

The correspondence principle (Bowles & Gintis) suggests that_______________?

A. schools prepare children for work by teaching them to be obedient B. teachers and parents tend to have similar attitudes to learning C. children who write lots of letters develop a better grasp of language D. boys and girls educational achievements have recently become similar...

Which of the following -perhaps the first sociologist to recognize the critical importance of religion in human societies stressed the social impact of religion ?

A. Max Weber B. Emile Durkheim C. Karl Marx D. Talcott Parsons...

Which of the following is NOT one of the ethical religions ?

A. Buddhism B. Confucianism C. Hinduism D. Taoism...

A sect is organized around_______________?

A. beliefs that can be challenged by members a charismatic leader and openness to new recruits B. tolerance towards other religions and the separation of church and state C. voluntary membership democratic leadership and high levels of emotional commitment D. the idea of the secular world itself as being sacred...