Religion promotes social cohesion by uniting people through shared symbolism, values and norms, and establishing rules for organizing social life. It also encourages social control by defining god as a judge who encourages people to obey cultural norms and promotes conformity. Additionally, religion provides meaning and purpose by offering a comforting sense that our brief lives serve some greater purpose.

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7. • Religion unites people through shared symbolism, values and norms
• Religious thought and ritual establish rules of fair play, organizing or
Social Cohesion social life
• Defining god as “judge” encourage people to obey cultural norms
• Promote confirmity
Social Control
• Offer comfirting sense that our brief lives serve some greater purpose
Providing meaning
and purpose

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