What is the social studies definition of religion?

Answer 1

Religion is a belief in a power greater than one's self, a way of worshipping, a belief system. A way of coming or gathering together with like believers. I believe it's the coming together as one, believing in one God. A spiritual gathering of worshippers. Religion is a collection of traditions, which guide the social development of a particular group of people, with the ultimate hope that when they die, the universe will provide an accommodation for their soul.

Answer 2

These definitions can be organised into two broad types: substantive and functional (see link). A substantive definition has to do with content such as beliefs and so on. A functional definition has to do with the manner in which religion fits with or contributes to wider society (see links).

For more discussion please Google, for example, for the term functionalist definition of religion.

Answer 3

If you ask an Atheist:

Finding bad reasons for what one believes for other bad reasons, creating unnecessary conflict amongst people.

One of Religion:

A way to find your purpose in life in which you do all things.

Answer 4

Religion is the major belief in your life in the supreme being " God", this belief dominates the way you live.