Essay On The Sociology Of Religion

Introduction Religion as defined in, You May Ask Yourself, is a system of beliefs, traditions, and practices around sacred things, a set of shared stories that guide belief and action (Conley 613). Meaning, religion, is the way people can navigate their world and distinguish right from wrong, and good from bad. Everyone has their own belief system and often that belief system does not go with the norm of the rest of society but, what happens when a person 's belief system based off of that of the social norm? That is what society considers religion. Religion, not only in America but also the rest of the world is the basis of not only peoples beliefs but also the way they choose to live their lives. Majority of all people in the western world

I will be looking at why people practice religion, the sociology of religion according to Emile Durkheim and Max Weber, and my experience when I attended my childhood church, St. Josephs

People who struggle with an addiction to drugs and or alcohol are more likely to find success in their recovery than those who do not. Children, mental health clients, and recovering addicts, all report less use, or reduced use of substances if they are engaged in some sort of religious activity. It has been eluded to the fact that the God theory works because religion promoted better family living, focusing more on school or their job, associating with individuals who do not promote the use of substances, and instilling an anti-drug attitude in the individual (Fagan). As we all know, self esteem is an important aspect of living a happy and healthy life. Religion is one of the reasons that some individuals find peace and happiness within themselves, and gives them a heightened sense of well being (Fagan). Obtaining a membership within a religious organization has shown to decrease stress from work related problems, along with elevating a person 's coping skills. This is because they frequently join together in prayer, support of one another, and their religious practices, all while assessing their situations through a religious outlook