"Institutionalized religion" refers to the organized and structure aspect of a religious belief system. It emphasizes the establishment of religious institutions such as churches, temples, and religious organizations, with a set hierarchy, rituals, and traditions. It often involves a codified belief system, formalized practices, and a professional clergy.
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«institutionalized»
«religion»
Sentences with «institutionalized religion»
- Moreover, since to Berger certainty is a «social construction,» all of life is a religious enterprise of sorts beyond the confines of institutionalized religion. (religion-online.org)
- A slave mentality There will always be a struggle between priestly authority and prophetic challenge in institutionalized religion because institutions are intrinsically conservative and will always choose social stability over justice which works to the advantage of the socioeconomic / political power - elites whose interests are served by sustaining the status quo. (nakedpastor.com)
- Who in their right mind would return to quasi-community when they've found the Real thing outside institutionalized religion? (nakedpastor.com)
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