Based on the Ideas of Emile Durkheim, Identify Three Functions

question 26

Essay

Based on the ideas of Emile Durkheim, identify three functions of religion for society.In light of these functions, do you think that a decline in the importance of religion might threaten U.S.society? If so, how? Could the family and, perhaps, the school "take over" some of religion's functions? Why or why not?

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Definitions:

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Male Sex Organs

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