Religion as a conservative force
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- Created on: 18-04-16 18:30
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- Religion as a conservative force
- Religion is often seen as a conservative force
- Functionalists see religion as a conservative force because it functions to maintain social stability & prevent society from disintegrating
- It promotes social solidarity by creating value consensus - reducing the likelihood of society collapsing through individuals pursing their own selfish interests at the expense of others
- It also helps individuals to deal with the stresses that would otherwise disrupt the life of society
- It promotes social solidarity by creating value consensus - reducing the likelihood of society collapsing through individuals pursing their own selfish interests at the expense of others
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