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Social Psychology (10th Edition)
Social Psychology (10th Edition)
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ISBN:9780134641287
Author:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers
Publisher:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers
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reference to God, a reference to religion. 3,2 The Practice of Religion Researches speak of religion as the people's way of connecting themselves to God as they search for meaning in life. Religion is also popularly understood as "beliefs and behaviors related to supernatural beings and powers." Still others define religion as "an organized system of ideas about the spiritual sphere, along with ceremonial practices, our way of relating with the supernatural or the DIVINE". All cultures have religion. Religion serves several functions to man as follows: 1. "The practice of religion has a significant effect on happiness and an overall sense of personal well-being" (Stark, R., 1971). 2. "Regular religious attendance led to much less psychological distress" (Williams, D. 1970). 3. "Young people see love as the central aspect of the meaning of life; they believe that religion is still important in helping form judgments and attitudes (Thomas, D.). 4. The cohabitation rate is seven times higher among persons who seldom or never attend religious services compared to persons who frequently attend (Larson, D). "Therefore, the practice of religion is beneficial to individuals, families, states, and the nation. It improves health, learning, economic well-being, self-control, self-esteem, and empathy. It reduces the incidence of social pathologies, such as out-of-wedlock births, crime, delinquency, drug and alcohol addiction, health problems, anxieties, and prejudices. Furthermore, religion creates a moral community to which people experience a sense of belonging. It provides rites of passage as in the case of sacraments in Christianity. It provides emotional support. It serves as a means to provide answers to ultimate questions in life. It shapes the people's views of the universe. Finally, it can be a powerful agent of social change" (Haviland, et.al., 2007).
Transcribed Image Text:reference to God, a reference to religion. 3,2 The Practice of Religion Researches speak of religion as the people's way of connecting themselves to God as they search for meaning in life. Religion is also popularly understood as "beliefs and behaviors related to supernatural beings and powers." Still others define religion as "an organized system of ideas about the spiritual sphere, along with ceremonial practices, our way of relating with the supernatural or the DIVINE". All cultures have religion. Religion serves several functions to man as follows: 1. "The practice of religion has a significant effect on happiness and an overall sense of personal well-being" (Stark, R., 1971). 2. "Regular religious attendance led to much less psychological distress" (Williams, D. 1970). 3. "Young people see love as the central aspect of the meaning of life; they believe that religion is still important in helping form judgments and attitudes (Thomas, D.). 4. The cohabitation rate is seven times higher among persons who seldom or never attend religious services compared to persons who frequently attend (Larson, D). "Therefore, the practice of religion is beneficial to individuals, families, states, and the nation. It improves health, learning, economic well-being, self-control, self-esteem, and empathy. It reduces the incidence of social pathologies, such as out-of-wedlock births, crime, delinquency, drug and alcohol addiction, health problems, anxieties, and prejudices. Furthermore, religion creates a moral community to which people experience a sense of belonging. It provides rites of passage as in the case of sacraments in Christianity. It provides emotional support. It serves as a means to provide answers to ultimate questions in life. It shapes the people's views of the universe. Finally, it can be a powerful agent of social change" (Haviland, et.al., 2007).
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