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Method & Theory in The Study of Religion, 2010
Bulletin for the Study of Religion 43:1 (2014): 2-7.
Method and Teory in the Study of Religion Vol. 23. pp. 257-82, 2011
ABSTARCT RELIGION: A CONTEMPORARY CRITICAL STUDY ‘Religion’ is a complex phenomenon. It has occupied a significant position in the society and touches almost all the aspects of human life i.e.-emotional, cognitive and practical. Since Religion is a major factor in our life, hence one need to know What Religion is and what the essential elements are there in it. In religion the fundamental discussible concepts are - ‘what is religion?’, ‘problem of defining religion’, ‘its origin and development’, ‘ its impact in giving birth to a society’, ‘functions of religion’, ‘concept of god in religions’, ‘science, philosophy, and religion’. Religion and society goes hand in hand. Human beings are social in nature. They cannot live alone. In ancient time they were always in awe and wonder and frightened by some natural calamities; disasters, like flood, earthquake, storm, etc. Whenever they failed to protect themselves from such natural calamities and of course sometimes it automatically calmed down they thought that it was controlled by some Natural or Supernatural Powers whom they worshiped and tried to appease those powers to protect themselves. They began to share thoughts, ideas and experiences about their daily life with others which gradually gave birth to basic beliefs which were regarded as religious beliefs. Those Awe and Wonder developed social as well as religious nature among them. The theories regarding origin of religion like- Animism, Naturalism, Totemism, etc. was put forwarded by Emile Durkheim whose concern was ultimately both present and practical. Religion is regarded as the central force of the society. We cannot deny its existence. Regarding this Durkheim said,” Religion is an eminently social thing, because of its integrative or socializing power in society”. My paper is a descriptive and an evaluative approach towards the above mentioned concepts of religion in contemporary perspectives.
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