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Compare and Contrast Functionalism and Marxist Theories of the Role of Religion These Two Different Ideas Try To Identify the Role of Religion.
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COMPARE AND CONTRAST FUNCTIONALISM AND MARXIST THEORIES OF THE ROLE OF RELIGION These two different ideas try to identify the role of religion. The two theories dicuss there argue their point on religion. The first main theory on the role of religion is the Functionalism theory. They have a large approach on society and link it towards the human body,which includes religion as a main function in society.They believe religion performs vital functions to balance society and creates the basis of the norms and values of society. This therefore according to functionalists promotes social order. There are three main contributors towards the fuctionalist theory. The most famous of these contributors is Emile Durkeim. Durkeim believed that religion was sacred and treated with respect this creates a social community which give out morals. As Durkeim was a functionalist Durkeim wanted to discover the functions religion provided for a society of anykind. He tried to...
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