23. Identify each of the following common characteristics of religion in Hindu traditions. • Religions link their followers to the sacred. • Religions express a worldview through narratives that are taught down through the generations and often preserved in written form in sacred scriptures. Religions have rituals: symbolic actions/ceremonies through which the followers participate personally in the beliefs expressed in their sacred narratives. Religions are expressed in community and help to build and strengthen community. Religions appeal to human emotions as well as to the human intellect. • Religions teach values and ethics
Sociology Unit 3: Religion in Society
Sociology of religion is a subfield within sociology that examines the role of religion in society. It explores how religious beliefs, practices, institutions, and organizations impact social behavior, institutions, and culture. Sociologists of religion study various aspects, including religious rituals, beliefs, and how religion influences social norms, politics, economics, and social inequality. They analyze the relationship between religion and other social phenomena, investigating issues like religious conversion, secularization, religious movements, and the impact of religion on social change. By examining these dynamics, sociologists gain insights into the complex interplay between religion and society, shedding light on the multifaceted roles religion plays in shaping human behavior and social structures.
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