"What is religion?" Well, according to my free book on Anthropology, it's a system of ideas about spiritual beliefs and practices which (try to) guide folks who are hoping to make sense of a world out of control, where do they fit into this world, and how to influence or even manipulate the unknown. The textbook messes around with the need to have certain rituals, songs, dances, offerings and sacrifices.
Defining religion through the Bible
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