THE ROLE OF RELIGION FROM A SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
THE ROLE OF RELIGION FROM A SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE

Summary/Abstract: In this article the author will elaborate how sociologists approach the study of religion. Furthermore, how sociologists investigate the social aspects of religion, which include the ways in which people have used religion to justify the most constructive and destructive actions, the way religion shapes people's behavior and their understanding of the world, and the way religion is intertwined with social, economic and political issues. This article outlines how religions have entered into public spheres and how they became strong identity markers both for individuals and for societies. In the name of religious traditions people raised political and economic claims. We will be able to see how religious beliefs and values motivate human action, and how religious groups organize their collective religious expressions. Religion is a significant aspect of social life, and the social dimension is an important part of religion. Using sociological perspectives we will put our focus on the human aspects of religious belief and practices.

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