Religious Institution Chapter 19

Liaqat Hussain

Religion

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Religions

1. Devta’s2. Non revealed Religions3. Revealed Religions4. Theoretical Religions

Religious Institution Introduction

Religion is universal.Religious Institutions are spread in society every where.When we face problems like natural disasters, and need Help from super natural power we adopt religion

Religious Institution Definition

Durkheim: Religion the unified system of beliefs and practices related to sacred things, that is to say things set apart and forbidden and unite people into a moral community.

Religious Institution Definition

James G. Frazer: Religion is a belief in powers superior to man which are believed to direct an control the course of nature and of human life

Religious Institution Definition

Horton & Hunt: Systems of belief and practices, which are standardized, formalized, and viewed by virtually all society’s members as necessary and true.

Religious Institution Major Religious institutions

Bait ullahMasjidsMadarsaJamat KhanaReligious School, collages

Religious Institution Elements

Rituals.Emotions.BeliefsOrganizationSacred objectsSymbolism Sect

Religious Institution Functions

Remove fear and anxiety.Relation between man and universe. Relation between man and God.Judgment of right and wrong.Presentation of values.Creates Purity and Cleanliness.Socializing institution.Crates Social Solidarity.Relates man and woman.

Religious Institution Relationship with other Institutions

Family and Religion.Religion and Education.Religion and Politics.Religion and Economy.

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