Religion

Emile Durkheim, Karl Marx, and Max Weber each devoted some time to writing about religion and society, including questions such as the following:

• What do people believe?
• How do people talk about religion?
• How is religion organized?
• How do a person’s beliefs impact other aspects of social life?

Review this Web site, and answer the following questions:

• What social purpose does religion serve?
• Define and give examples of each of the following terms:
  • Profane
  • Sacred
  • Faith
  • Ritual
• Choose 1 of these theorists: Max Weber, Karl Marx, or Emile Durkheim. Describe his thoughts and views on religion.
• Discuss how religion can exert social control over its believers.

Be sure to incorporate at least 2 outside resources, and cite your sources following APA format.

Reference

Boundless. (n.d.). Understanding religion. Retrieved from https://www.boundless.com/sociology/religion-0012a374-36c5-4342-b187-15b13aa53bad/