Discussion:
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 response the following questions:
• What social purpose does religion serve?
• Define and give examples of each of the following terms:
o Profane
o Sacred
o Faith
o 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.
You must Be sure to incorporate at least 2 outside resources, and cite your sources following APA form