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SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION 2
Introduction
Sociology of religion refers to the study of the organizational structure of religion in the
context of sociology. This study entails the application of the tenets of sociology in the
understanding of the practice of religion in detail. There is employment of both the qualitative
and quantitative methods in the acquisition and collection of data. These include the interviewing
of the subjects and use of documentary materials available in the archives.
Christiano, Peter, and William (56) assert that the sociological aspect in religion is
manifest in the manner in which faithful act and behavior in the course of worshipping and
praising God. This study explores the changing role in the public domain, and in the personal
relationships of people. Sociology of religion entails the exposition of the existence of many
religious denominations, the correlation between the media and the cultural practices, and
religion. Moreover, this subject reveals the relationship between the sex, gender, race, and
religion. In this regard sociology of religion plays a critical role in giving guidance to the society
with regard to the social malpractices like euthanasia, abortion and gay marriages. Religious
beliefs affect the society in many ways, which are covered by sociology of religion. Furthermore,
the reaction of the faithful, to the environment around them is subject to the sociological aspect.
Cipriani (49) asserts that religion guides the perception of people on the environment around
them.it also dictates the social initiatives based upon the values and morals of the people. It is
through this correlation that people understand the proper meaning of their existence on planet
Earth. The social aspect of the subject of religion is the organizational structure and design
whereby people converge to fellowship and socialize.
This study of Sociology of religion also covers the consistence and persistence of people
in their faith in the Almighty God. Decisions made by a person are dependent on religious belief.

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Sociology of Religion Name: Course: Date: Introduction Sociology of religion refers to the study of the organizational structure of religion in the context of sociology. This study entails the application of the tenets of sociology in the understanding of the practice of religion in detail. There is employment of both the qualitative and quantitative methods in the acquisition and collection of data. These include the interviewing of the subjects and use of documentary materials available in the archives. Christiano, Peter, and William (56) assert that the sociological aspect in religion is manifest in the manner in which faithful act and behavior in the course of worshipping and praising God. This study explores the changing role in the public domain, and in the personal relationships of people. Sociology of religion entails the exposition of the existence of many religious denominations, the correlation between the media and the cultural practices, and religion. Moreover, this subject reveals the relationship between the sex, gender, race, and religion. In this regard sociology of religion plays a critical role in giving guidance to the society with regard to the social malpractices like euthanasia, abortion and gay marriages. Religious beliefs affect the society in many ways, which are covered by sociology of religion. Furthermore, the reaction of the faithful, to the environment around them is subject to the sociological aspect. Cipriani (49) asser ...
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