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Religion and Society

Marx had a negative view of religion Society ran by who had the power Opiate of the People Marx had a negative view of religion Society ran by who had the power Religion can bring out the worst in society.

Emile Durkheim thought religion served a function in society. Metaphor for society Emile Durkheim thought religion served a function in society. Encourage unity Religion evolves with society Religion encourages Mechanical and Organic solidarity

Mechanical Solidarity Religion tells people how to act Rituals to please the gods

Interpretation of various rules can change to meet certain situations. Organic Solidarity Interpretation of various rules can change to meet certain situations. Not all the rules have to followed.

Religion changes society, not the other way around. Weber’s views Religion changes society, not the other way around. Agreed with Durkheim: religion is necessary for society Agreed with Marx: religion causes conflict.

Religion: Theory v Practice Is there a difference between religious beliefs and other beliefs?

Marx: religious values changed to suit the interests of the powerful Theorists Marx: religious values changed to suit the interests of the powerful Durkheim: religious values changed naturally with society Weber: religious values are both influenced and are influenced by social change

Is Religion changing society? MLK and the civil rights movement Gandhi and freedom for India Religious organizations offering education and assistance all over the world.

People changing religions Geography does not dictate religion anymore. Shopping for God People changing religions Geography does not dictate religion anymore. Mega Churches. Sunday worship?

Does religion affect your actions? Dante’s Inferno Fear of Hell or god