SOCA02H3 Lecture : Religion SOC.docx
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Religions helps us cope with the terrifying facts of death, offers us immortality, the promise of better times, and the security of sprits. The form and frequency of our religious beliefs is are influenced by society and out place in it. Motivation of religion = psychological/based on faith(according to william james) Decreased participation and formal presence today less people attending religious institutions. Religion provides meaning and purpose in a world that might otherwise seem cruel and senseless ex. (why do we die?) Lowering numbers of people who attend religious services frequently, in canada 1/5 people. With the construction of more institutions (medicine, criminal justice, psychiatry) religious authority has declined. According to clolin james hockey is canada"s national religion that constructs of collective effervescence. Collective effervescence comprises the common sentiments and values that people share as a result of living together (e. g. passion for hockey within canadians) Collective conscience shared values through living together.
