What is religion? Study the sociology of religion

   what is religion.

What is religion? Why do humans need?
In the West, religion is called God's educataion. They said, religion is 'education premier' . ( God tells us to see the heavenly call it education)

Where is the beginning of religion

I think that The beginning of the religion derived from the human fear.
 fear comes from ignorance, what's in the afterlife?.  Area of ​​death is located in the world of human cognition outside. Human science is to extend the life of a human, or through cloning suggests that the way to live forever, even if it is "the world" that's going to prove the existence of the world is not at all. Religion attempt has been made to overcome fear. And Arise in a variety of religions.

Religious diversity

I Introduces an interesting analogy. ->"Lantern shape can vary, but the light is reflected out of the same."This parable is saying is by the appearance of a variety of religions religious rites, symbols, doctrines system, clerical order, a v ariety of ethical commandments that they may be different.  The reason for this is that the birth of the religion of a particular community, It reflects the culture example ) social history, culture.

Religious pluralism

Recognition of pluralism  Acknowledge that it various. To recognize that  the phenomenon of religious belief  and having attitude Complementary relationship with each other.

Live in an age of religious pluralism attitudecompared to other countries , Korea can be seen as a country that a very diverse religion  pluralism.
As much as We live in an age of religious pluralism, we need to having attitude to acknowledge the relativity of other religions. This is what we discuss religious issues to be addressed in the 21st century, I think.

The Structural-Functional  approach to religion

 has its roots in Emile Durkheim's work on religion

1.social cohesion - religion helps maintain social solidarity through shared rituals and beliefs
2.social control - religious based morals and norms help maintain conformity and control in society; religion can also legitimize the political system

Regardless of religion, politics and religion to say that people who do not know what is. - Gandhi
I think I quote here Source: What is a religion - God's reality to the religious wars
3.providing meaning and purpose - religion can provide answers to existential questions (see the social-psychological approach below)
=Dwireukkeng (Durkheim) is to set the foundation of modern sociology of religion was a universal phenomenon , such as Religion and worthy of study that is seen . He is " the social basis of religious life " ( 1912), in a detailed study of the Australian totemijeum analyzed through religion . His conclusion is , it is a sacred symbol of religion to perform community , and society as religion is integrated, that is to perform the essential functions . Spread the awareness of the value of religion and taboo Taboo (taboo) to keep the community together, they combine the functions of the regiment . Dwireukkeng the power of the human religious power , moral power was claimed . Dwireukkeng this view , all societies are religious or secular belief systems , such as functional needs.
summarize=  Function  theory
 1.Provides meaning and purpose of life
2Provide a sense of belonging and social cohesion
3Social control, in order to maintain

 Marx's analysis of capitalism

 Weber (Weber) is considerable interest in the development of the sociology of religion tipped. Weber's main concern is the impact of economic development on the crazy idea of a Marxist critique of determinism presented his concept was the Protestant ethic. Weber's research on world religions, interdependent physical, religious and ideological factors, one of the economic development of a particular society, in particular to enhance or retard the development of capitalism was intended to analyze the role began.
predestinarianism = max think that this make capitalism.

diverse aspects of religion

We must think about it.
The negative aspects of religion / ex) Religious conflict
Sometimes religion is adversely affected socially.Religious conflict is causing the problem. It comes to sensitively,and  people could die In War.

The positive aspects of religion and the need
① peace of mind
② selfless spirit of service;
③ a catalyst for cultural development
④ organization and teamwork

Causes and solutions of the problems with religion
① fanatical faith is like falling jugaek
② excessive faith Relief
③ closed religious views
④ ethics of the clergy destroyed

 

Finish

It was good Study the sociology of religion,  in many respects.