Question: what are the eight characteristics of religion?
Answer: Belief System. Explains one's place​ in the world.
Community. A place where beliefs are shared and practiced.
Central Myths/Narratives. A way of expressing belief - usually from a text; can be orally transmitted.
Ritual. ... 
Ethics. ... 
Characteristic Emotional Experiences. ... 
Material Expressions. ... 
Sacredness.