Read:
Gary E. Kessler: Studying Religion 3rd ed. (2008), Chapters 10 and 11
Craig Martin: “How Religion Works: Authority”, 2nd ed. (2017) (chapter 8)
Having completed the assigned readings from both Kessler and Martin, I want you to explain in mostly your
own words (1) the three types of authority Martin outlines, (2) the concept of projection in relation to
absent authority figures, and (3) the differences and similarities between non-religious and religious types
of authority and instances of projection
Sample Solution