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defining religion-the lau
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Anthropology
Undergraduate 1
12/03/2012

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"belief in spiritual beings"
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definition of religion by eb tylor
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karl marx's definition of religion
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religion is the sigh of the oppressed creature, the hearth of a heartless world, just as it is the spirit of a spiritless situation. it is the opiate of the people
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napoleon bonaparte's definition of religion
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religion is excellent stuff for keeping common people quiet
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components of religion
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1. beliefs about nature and character of supernatural powers (beings, substances)

2. oral or written stories about suprenatural powers and cultural heroes (myths)

3. rituals intended to include or direct supernatural powers for the benefit of the individual or group

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