challenge and response

Question 1

relationship between religion and society

Answer 1

• shape each other
• dynamic - constantly changing
• can challenge each other when in conflict
• can support each other when in harmony

Question 2

religion - soceity

Answer 2

• religion may contribute to social cohesion
• religion may shape the views of society
• religion can inform and lead the policies and practises of wider society

Question 3

society - religion

Answer 3

• society may encourage re-evaluation and change - religion may become more relevant or meaningful to adherents
• society can contribute to tensions and disunity within religion
• society may partially or completely ban a religion from practising in that society