Anthropologist clifford geertz suggests that religion is essentially a system of ideas. what was this system of ideas surrounded by?

Explanation:

Anthropologist Clifford Geertz suggests that religion is essentially a system of ideas that surrounds a set of powerful Symbols.

These symbols are used in religion to acquire importance far beyond the actual material of which they are made and allows the believer to feel that this religious world is true and real.

he believed that congress would be better not dealing with "lobbyists", or people who seek to influence (a politician or public official) on an issue, since historically, they had problems with these kinds of people. he thought lobbying produces benefits, but should be carefully monitored.