Characteristics of a religion

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The Nature of Religion

Original Monotheism or Evolutionary Development?

What are some of the difficulties with suggestions that animism is generally the oldest form of religion? What does the empirical evidence suggest? How does this contrast with various "psychological" explanations? (Make sure to do the assigned readings before answering.)

Be VERY careful not to confuse the evolutionary theory of the development of religion with the theories of biological evolution. These two things are not the same. What we are asking about here is not a question of biology, but of the nature of change in forms of religion over time.

Defining "Religion"

What definition of "religion" accounts for all the variations of beliefs and values actually held by people?
What are the identifying marks or characteristics of a religion?

Non-theist/Atheist Religions

Why are atheism and Marxism religions when they reject any supernatural being(s) or existence?
How do these religions have the identifying marks or characteristics of a religion?
Give examples of some different non-theistic religions and how they show religious characteristics.

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