Why Does Religion Help to Provide Social Cohesion in a Society

question 49

Multiple Choice

Why does religion help to provide social cohesion in a society, according to the functionalists?

• A) Solidarity depends on monetary contributions.
• B) It is a vehicle for reaffirming basic shared values.
• C) It works as a form of mind control so that people are unaware of alternatives.
• D) Time is measured in a group.
• E) Leaders insist on state religions.

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