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Animism
Belief
that people have souls or spirits in addition
to physical, visible bodies.
Polytheism
The belief in the existence of many gods.
Monotheism
The belief in only one god.
Totenism: Religious practices centered
around animals, plants, or other aspects of
the natural world held to be ancestral or
closely identified with a group and its
individuals.
Animatism
Belief in a generalized, impersonal power over
which people have some measure of control.
Mana
An impersonal supernatural force, inhabiting
certain people or things, which is believed to
confer power, strength, and success.
Supernatural Healing
A traditional healer
uses supernatural
powers.
Magic
Vodoo, a form of
imitative magic, is
practiced in Togo.
Witchcraft
2 billion followers
85% of Canadians and Americans
Christianity originated as a cult
Monotheistic: belief in a single divine power
Jesus is considered divine and was crucified making
the cross a central symbol
Takes many forms: Roman Catholicism,
Protestantism, Orthodox, and others
Islam
Four denominations
1. Orthodox are very traditional
2. Reform Judaism are churchlike
3. Conservative Judaism are in the middle ground
4. Reconstructionist Judaism blends tradition and
egalitarianism
Anti-Semitism: prejudice and discrimination
against Jews
Hinduism