This article traces the history of the anthropology of religion from the nineteenth century to the present. It argues that a focus on such questions as rationality and ritual was central to the emergence of the discipline. These themes, along with topics such as witchcraft, belief, language, and the body, have remained of perennial interest.
The term religion comes from the Latin religare, which means “to bind together or to express concern.” In modern times, religion has become a visible institution that provides an organizational structure for faith in the divine, sacred, or supernatural. In addition, there frequently are moral codes, ritual practices, worship, and celebrations associated with each religion
Traditionally, the word spirituality has been used for concepts and experiences that either are religious or are analogous to it. More recently, there has been controversy concerning the meaning and application of the term spirituality as it is differentiated from religion and religiosity. Inasmuch as the largest body of research relevant to issues in counseling
Religion has the ability to affect death penalty trials in numerous ways. The most studied include the effects of jurors’ religiosity and religious appeals used by lawyers during trial. Religion also affects judges’ decisions. Although the study of how religion affects legal decision making is still in its infancy, religion has the potential to affect
This article explores the complex relationship between religion and end-of-life decisions within the realm of health psychology. Offering a comprehensive exploration, the introduction sets the stage by emphasizing the profound impact of these decisions and the intersection with religious beliefs. The first section navigates through the diverse perspectives of major world religions, elucidating historical contexts
This article explores the complex relationship between religion, mental health, and well-being within the framework of health psychology. Beginning with a historical overview and theoretical exploration, the study navigates through the psychosocial and coping mechanisms associated with religious beliefs and practices. Drawing on a synthesis of quantitative and qualitative research findings, the empirical section evaluates