ANTHR-130 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Nontheism, Witch Doctor, Atheism
24 Aug 2020
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Beliefs and practices concerned with the supernatural no uniform definition. Powers events and experiences that are beyond ordinary human control or the laws of nature. The origin of society and groups in society. The relationship of individuals to one another. To give meaning to and explain certain aspects of life. Religion helps reduce uncertainty, anxiety, and psychological stress. Religion is a powerful force of conformity. Non-theism- the absence of or rejection of the belief in personal, anthropomorphic. Agnostic- belief that the existence of god is unknowable; having neither faith nor. Atheism- active denial of the existence of gods. Preist: affiliated with religious institutions, and perform prescribed rituals. Prophets: people who communicate the word of god. Shamans: people who are called by and receive power directly from the spiritual. Medium: people who tak to the dead. Witch doctor: can diagnose and cure maladies caused by witches. A repetitive social practice composed of a sequence of symbolic activities.
