Religion Quiz

1. Religion is considered this because it has been practiced worldwide throughout history
2. The things Durkheim says we give a special meaning to: awe, respect, wonder, fear
4. This group would critique the fact that many religions place women in subordinate roles
6. One of the functions identified by Durkheim, answers meaningful questions for us, gives us direction
7. One of the functions identified by Durkheim, is an anchor in society when other things are chaotic
8. A term used for new religious movements when they have not garnered social acceptance or are seen as harmful by soicety
9. Marx's critique of religion is based on this sociological theory
12. This type of theology is focused on helping the poor and oppressed in society, MLK is a practitioner
13. One of the functions identified by Durkheim, brings people together and gives them fellowship
14. He called religion the opiate of the masses
15. The fastest growing religion in the world

1. The largest religion in the world
3. The things Durkheim says we do not give a special meaning to, ordinary things
5. This refers to someone who believes in some form of higher power but does not subscribe to a certain religious group
10. Durkheim's analysis of religion is based on this sociological theory
11. The term Durkheim gives to the fact that religions are practiced with other people, it is a group activity