Religion, Politics, and Social Organization Authority and Projection

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