Sociology of Religion Essay Examples and Topics
The impact of religious convictions
This essay discusses the impact of three men's religious convictions on the world today: Sayyid Qutb, Mohammed ibn Abd al Wahhab and John Wesley. Qutb's jihadist ideology has been adopted by terrorist groups such as al-Qaeda and ISIS, while Wahhabism has played a major role in the spread of Islamic extremism around the globe. Wesley's evangelical Christianity has also had a significant impact, particularly in Britain and America where it continues to be practiced by millions of people.
MoreThe Usefulness and Dark Side of Religion
This essay will explore the pros and cons of religion. It will answer questions such as how religion can be useful to society and to the individual, and how it can hinder community life.
MoreThe Relationship Between Science and Religion: A Discussion
The podcast Asteroids, Stars, and the Love of God presented a discussion on the relationship between science and religion and the indeterminism of the universe. The guests on the podcast were Dr. Jennifer Wiseman, an astronomer, and Dr. William Lane Craig, a theologian. The discussion began with Dr. Wiseman giving a summary of the arguments presented in the podcast. She said that there are two main ways to view the relationship between science and religion. One way is to see them as two separate realms that do not intersect. The other way is to see them as two complementary ways of understanding reality. Dr. Craig then argued that science and religion are not two separate realms, but rather they are both part of a single reality. He said that science is concerned with describing reality, while religion is concerned with interpreting reality. He also argued that science
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