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In this article the definitions of religion are approached. Both substantive and functional definitions are referred. The several components of religion are mentioned. In a substantive view, religion is a system that comprises beliefs, practices, values and organizations. In a functional view, religion offers norms, cohesion, tranquillity, stimulus, meaning, experience, maturation, identity, redemption. Sacred, spirituality, ideology, superstition and magic are concepts related with religion. Their meaning will be developed here.