Religion
Religion affects many areas of society in a profound way. It has been a force for social change, and a powerful social bond that ties people together. However, when people of different faiths live together, religious differences can lead to conflict and even war. Throughout history, societies have attempted to find the appropriate role for religion in public life—one that takes advantage of religion's many benefits while controlling its divisive tendencies.
Religion affects many areas of society in a profound way. It shapes the moral standards of individuals, which in turn influences the decisions of policy makers. It has played an important role in many movements for social change, including the movement to abolish slavery in the United States. Also, in…>> (read more)
Religion Points of View
5 Religious Right Has Too Much Political Influence
6 Religious Right Is Unfairly Criticized
7 The United States Should Maintain Strict Separation Between Church and State
8 Separation Between Church and State Does Not Mean That Religious Views Should Be Excluded from Politics
9 American Politics Is Dominated by Battles Between Religious and Secular Voters
10 American Politics Is Dominated by Battles Between Different Kinds of Religious Voters
11 Democratic Party Should Appeal to Religious Voters
12 Republican Party Should Stop Catering to Religious Voters
13 Political Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage Is Based on Religious Beliefs
14 Political Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage Is Based on a Concern for Society
15 Political Opposition to Stem-Cell Research Is Based on Religious Beliefs
16 Religion Plays Too Large a Role in Politics
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Religion in the News
The past 20 years have seen major developments in theoretical and empirical scholarship in the sociological study of religion. Most of the European founders of sociology, of course, engaged…>> (read more)
Introduction
Over the past four decades, researchers have recognized the importance of religion as a key covariate of individual-level mortality risk in the United States. Early studies…>> (read more)
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Scientists observe animals in the wild--as I have done mostly with baboons in Kenya--to collect data on behavioral patterns with clipboards and computers. As necessary…>> (read more)
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