| Guiding Thought Question: Using your own ideas come up with ideas for how religion can unify and divide people, and then what role religion has in raising individuals. Today's Learning Objective: Students will be able to explain the different sociological perspectives of the purpose of religion, and be able to apply the concepts to the examination of sectarian violence in the Middle East. |  |
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This discussion presents a powerful reminder of religion’s role as a social connector, often overlooked in more individualistic or purely doctrinal analyses. I especially appreciate the focus on how shared rituals, symbols, and collective beliefs create cohesion within communities—even across diverse cultural contexts. The acknowledgment that religion can serve as both a source of unity and division adds depth and realism to the conversation. It's encouraging to see an approach that doesn't reduce religion to merely a system of belief, but instead recognizes it as a lived, relational experience that shapes identity and belonging. Thank you for fostering such a thoughtful and balanced dialogue. Leave a Reply. |
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