Neo-functionalism and Religion
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- Created on: 01-02-18 13:30
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- Neo-functionalism and Religion
- Bellah
- Civil religion integrates society in way churches can't
- Civil religion = widespread loyalty to nation, although not always involve supernatural beliefs, Bellah argues it does
- Expressed in symbols, rituals and beliefs eg. natural anthem
- Makes American way of life sacred brings Americans from different backgrounds together
- Sacred objects include flag
- Evaluation
- Gets around plurality of religions in today's society by providing unity based on patriotic notions
- Not always seen as religion figures e.g. John F Kennedy can't be compared to things such as saints of Catholic Church
- Conclusion
- Beckford
- Occasions bring nations together e.g. Princess Diana
- However, don't compensate for social divisions and high religious diversity
- Beckford
- Bellah
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