RLG101H5 Study Guide - Final Guide: Reductionism, Simba Rebellion, Ooooo

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Religion scholars (the first ones at least) came from protestant traditions, the. Protestant reformation led by martin luther against roman catholics was that the institution and rituals does not matter as much as belief or faith (in the. How might the theory of affective and cognitive belief be used to find a message in. Cognitive belief: hakuna matata = no worries. Affective belief: timon and pumba sacrificing themselves as baits. How might a reductionist theory of religion be used to show a positive side to certain (possible false) beliefs. Blowing out candles and making a wish is actually about celebrating with family, so love and community, etc. The afterlife reading show how we can live/deal with human relationships. Tylor: religion is belief in spiritual beings. Protestant christian view, scholars from that culture. Reformation comes from martin luther"s 95 theses (1517) Argued against the institution and over-emphasis on rituals, Printed and translated bible to make it accessible.