Believing that something is sacred helps bing us all together and understand society better and feel safer in society.
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Malinowski
Psychological functions of an individual, religion does promote social solidarity, however, it develops as a response to the psychological needs of a person in the times of stress.
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Parsons
Religion gives us meaning in our society. It legitimises the core values of a culture and promotes social stability.
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Bellah
Civil Religion- 'God bless America' helps to unite America.
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Marx
When a revolution happens there will no longer be a need for religion.
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Gramsci
If we were to have a communist society then the working class would be forced to act.
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Card 2
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Psychological functions of an individual, religion does promote social solidarity, however, it develops as a response to the psychological needs of a person in the times of stress.
Back
Malinowski
Card 3
Front
Religion gives us meaning in our society. It legitimises the core values of a culture and promotes social stability.
Back
Card 4
Front
Civil Religion- 'God bless America' helps to unite America.
Back
Card 5
Front
When a revolution happens there will no longer be a need for religion.
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