Social Construct Review Assignment

Social Construct Review Assignment

Social Construct Review Assignment

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Reread the book review of Peter Berger’s The Sacred Canopy. He calls religion a “social construct.” [Note – Some use the phrase “social construction.”] What is a social construct? Is it something true, or merely something useful? If religion really is a social construction, what implications might this have for how people practice religion? Would it make any difference at all? You must start a thread before you can read and reply to other threads

Discussion #3: M2 Was Buber Correct?

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The Jewish theologian Martin Buber built a philosophy of encounter. The goal of human beings is to have a full encounter with one another, and eventually with God. Buber differentiated between such moments of encounter with God and the ritual practices of religion. He felt that religion actually distracted from being in God’s presence. Many people today believe that Buber was right – that religion detracts from God. They say that religious people are more interested in keeping the rules than in encountering God. Briefly explain what view of religion Buber is responding to. Do you think Buber’s criticism is valid? Why or why not? You must start a thread before you can read and reply to other threads

Discussion #4: M3 Are Rituals Important?

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Many religions are very ritual oriented. Such faiths as Orthodox Judaism, Roman Catholicism, Episcopalianism, and Islam are built around a life of ritual or sacraments. Other religions such as the Quakers and many Protestant denominations minimize ritual. What reasons do some religious traditions give for thinking ritual is important? Do you agree with these reasons? Why or why not? You must start a thread before you can read and reply to other threads

Discussion #5: M4 What is the purpose of prayer?

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Almost all religions have some kind of prayer or worship experience. What do you believe is the purpose of prayer? Is it to try to change God’s mind? Or is it to try to change us? Is it to build community? Or is there no purpose at all? While the answer is not obvious, do not be afraid to consider the pros and cons of a particular answer. You must start a thread before you can read and reply to other threads

Social Construct Review Assignment