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for many anthropologists, using the term \supernatural\ in a definition of religion is
a problem because it may distort how informants perceive the forces at work in the world.
a problem because it implies an invisible world.
necessary in order to capture the distinction between the world human beings can see
and the one they cannot.
necessary because it is found universally.
Anthropologists often emphasize cultural relativism and understanding informants' perspectives. Using "supernatural" might impose an outsider's (Western - often) conceptual framework. It could distort how informants (from non - Western cultures, for example) view the forces in their world. The term "supernatural" has connotations in Western thought (like a separation between natural and supernatural) that may not align with how some cultures perceive reality. For instance, in some indigenous cultures, the so - called "supernatural" forces are just part of the normal, everyday world.
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a problem because it may distort how informants perceive the forces at work in the world.