YR2 BELIEFS: religion & social change

Question 1

what is meant by ‘religion as a conservative force’ ?

Answer 1

religion stops any form of social change and keeps society the same over time. it upholds traditional beliefs about how society should be organised and it functions to conserve society

Question 2

give an example of a general conservative religious belief

Answer 2

-oppose change that would allow more freedom
-upholds ‘ family values ‘
-favours traditional patriarchal division of labour