What are the dysfunctions of religion?

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Religious Institution: Chapter 13

1. Functionalist Perspective: Briefly describe the functions of religion.

2. What are the dysfunctions of religion?

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3. Define the following terms using the Symbolic Interaction Perspective:

Religious Symbols

Rituals

Beliefs

Religious Experience

4. Using the Conflict Perspective discuss how religion supports and maintains social inequalities.

5. What did Marx mean when he wrote “religion is the opium of the people”?

6. Define the four types of religious groups.

Cult

Sect

Church

Ecclesia

7. Examine Figure 13.6 titled Social Class and Religious Affiliation and discuss what is meant by “religion in the United States is stratified by social class.” (Pages 375-376).

8. Read the section regarding Race and Ethnicity (page 376). Fill in the following sentence: “…Sunday morning between 10 and 11am has been called:

What does this mean?

9. Summarize the study titled Religion and Health What we know and don’t know (page 368).