Review Questions:
What is religion?
What is the materialist perspective of religion?
What are monotheistic religions? How do they differ from polytheistic religions?
What is a myth? Give one example of a myth.
What are some of the functions of myths that Joseph Campbell identified?

Critical Thinking Questions:
When looking at the different definitions of religion, what are some of the common features? Which definition do you think best captures what religion is? Why? Why has there been so much debate over what a religion is?
What are the three perspectives on religion? Describe each. Which one do you think offers the best explanation for the existence of religion? Why?
What role does religion play in your community? Are there multiple religions present or does one religion dominate the community?
What are some of the benefits of religion for individuals and communities?
What are some of the disadvantages of religion? How can individuals help reduce disadvantages?