Anthropology of Magic,

The Seven Characteristics of Religions: From Sacred Realms by Richard Warms, James Garber and Jon McGee. 1. Religions are composed of stories. 2. Religions posit the existence of non-empirical beings, powers, states, places and qualities. 3. Religions make common use of symbols and symbolism. 4. Religions include rituals. 5. Religions have clerics. ................
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