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Religion: The Role Of Religion In The United States

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Religion’s Role Despite the religion or country, belief systems can prevail to form and encompass all aspects of society. From the way food is prepared to the architectural design of buildings are just some ways religion has the ability to mold the world. Whether it is Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, or another religion, they all play a key role in the American way of life. The consistent battle between different denominations, religions, and non-believers over how much of a specific religion can have how much control is viewed through the conflict perspective lens. The main religion, Christianity, is the most dominant religion in the United States; hence, the core to many systems in the public. Sociologists Karl Marx and Emile Durkheim show that religion surfaces in the way that believers act, think, and the choices that they make in everyday life. Certain belief systems have had the ability to pacify, to keep the believers optimistic, and to serve as the backbone of many laws. …show more content…

In a way, religion is a force that can ensure that the worshipers maintain a level of peace on earth. These worshipers can be less likely to commit heinous crimes or be violent when they have a religion to refer to. This forms society into a more tolerable place to reside. Religions emphasis on the need to serve those in need can make a believer more likely to give money or assistance to those around them. For example, Muslims during the month of Ramadan place an emphasis on giving to charity. Without a force driving citizens to give and do good, poverty and incarceration rates would

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