W5.1 April 1st（Monday）JIA YUAN

 1、Summary

When sociologists study religion, they are primarily concerned with understanding religion and predicting its future development, using demographic, survey, and ethnographic methods. The purpose of the study is not to prove or evaluate whether religion is right or wrong, but to take a relativist view and treat it neutrally. Durkheim's distinction between the sacred and the secular, the question of religion as existentialism and the group belief related to religion and the supernatural are discussed, and their respective advantages and disadvantages and applicable scope are pointed out. Early sociological theorists proposed a variety of theories to explain religion, including structure-function, social conflict, and social constructivism. Modern interpretations explore the persistence of religious belief, as well as socio-psychological reasons for religious appeal, such as fear of the unknown, life purpose, and socialization.

2、Interesting place

Religious theories are interesting because they involve complex issues at multiple levels of human society, culture and psychology, and have interdisciplinary characteristics. Religious theory examines religious beliefs and practices in different cultural contexts, demonstrating human understandings of the mystical, spiritual, and supernatural in different contexts. Structure-function theories, among others, explore the functions of religion in society, such as social cohesion, ethics, and meaning conferring, revealing the importance of religion to social organization and stability. Religious theories are fascinating because they help us gain a deeper understanding of the complexities behind human beliefs and behaviors, and the interactions between religion and society, culture, and individual psychology.

3、problem

How did religion originate? How has it evolved over time and across cultures?



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