Sociologists define religion as
a. belief in one or more supernatural deities that provides a sense of meaning and purpose by creating an idea of reality that is sacred, all-encompassing, and supernatural.
b. a set of beliefs adhered to by the members of a community, incorporating symbols regarded with a sense of awe or wonder together with ritual practices.
c. an institution defined by a common mythology and an expectation of faith in one or more deities.
d. a deeply ingrained connection with the divine
Answer: b. a set of beliefs adhered to by the members of a community, incorporating symbols regarded with a sense of awe or wonder together with ritual practices.
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