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Lesson 1 Discussion Forum

Lesson 1 Discussion Forum

Q Thinking about the sociological perspectives in Chapter 1, provide a view of religion using first the structural-functionalist perspective and then the social conflict perspective. Also, describe two symbols that hold significance within religious communities.

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Religious doctrine cannot be proved or disproved using common sense or sociology since it deals with notions that transcend ordinary experience. Religion is a profession of belief, with believers relying on deep morality rather than verifiable evidence to support their beliefs. The dominant theoretical approaches to