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'''Taboo''' means forbidden, unspeakably evil. Taboos are social norms which prevent people from committing sin. For example, the taboo against [[cannibalism]] helps enforce the law against [[murder]].

'''Taboo''' means forbidden, though not necessarily 'evil'. Taboos are social norms which prevent people from committing sin. For example, the taboo against [[cannibalism]] helps enforce the law against [[murder]].

A mark of differentiation between civilized countries and primitive tribes is that the higher religions explicitly require and forbid what is good and evil. For example, the Judeo-Christian tradition has the [[Ten Commandments]]. In primitive cultures, a taboo is often tacit.

A mark of differentiation between civilized countries and primitive tribes is that the higher religions explicitly require and forbid what is good and evil. For example, the Judeo-Christian tradition has the [[Ten Commandments]]. In primitive cultures, a taboo is often tacit.

Some anthropologists who promote [[cultural relativism]] have sought to introduce primitive practices to the West, even though they are sinful. The increasing liberal ''National Geographic'' magazine (and especially its televized documentaries) take this approach. <ref>"And wonder what would drive you to be tatooed." [http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/programs/taboo.html?format=wm&vid=taboo.wmv (video)] </ref>

Some anthropologists who promote [[cultural relativism]] have sought to introduce 'uncivilised' practices into 'civilised' society. The increasingly liberal ''National Geographic'' magazine (and especially its televized documentaries) take this approach. <ref>"And wonder what would drive you to be tatooed." [http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/programs/taboo.html?format=wm&vid=taboo.wmv (video)] </ref>

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