SOC100H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Collective Effervescence, Major Religious Groups, Charismatic Authority
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Psychologist william james said that religion is common to the idea that we all will die one day, and that it provides meaning and purpose in a world that seems cruel and senseless. It is partly psychological, but at the same time the content and intensity is rooted in the structure of society (influenced) Scope of religion has declined in canada and many other parts of the world. Other institutions like, medicine, psychiatry, criminal justice, education, have more of an importance as scope of religious authority has declined. Before, organized religion used to be the main purveyor of formal knowledge and most important agent of socialization apart from the family. Now it is education partial displacement of religion by the educations system is why they are being discussed side-by-side in this chapter. Many believe that education is important, but the quality of education in public schools is being questioned.
