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Does Smarts seven-dimensional model of religion solve the problems that arise when attempting to define religion? This paper will attempt to describe Smarts model and explain whether it solves the problems involved in defining religion. Since the model consists of several aspects, it will break down and explain each in a short summary, and analyse these aspects. Smarts model contributes to an important question in religious studies: how to define religion in the first place. A working definition of religion is useful since it allows us to assess the legitimacy of any of the new religious movements; also, we need to define religion in order to study it, because we need an agreement on what actually constitutes a faith before we can study it. A good definition of religion needs to fulfil some basic criteria. It should be precise, clear and distinctive, so that we know exactly how to use the...

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