religion in modern society

Religion in Public Sphere – Official Religion, Civil Religion, and Religious Nationalism in Sociological Aspect

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Sociology of Religion: Faith in a Secular World

Religion has always been more than a matter of private belief; it often shapes collective life, moral boundaries, and national identity. From the rise of ancient empires to the modern nation-state and plays an active role in the Religion in Public Sphere—a domain where citizens deliberate, express values, and negotiate the norms that govern society. … Read more

Peter L Berger on Contemporary Approaches to the Study of Religion: A Sociological Perspective

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Peter L Berger on Contemporary Approaches to the Study of Religion: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction on Peter L Berger on Contemporary Approaches Religion has been one of the central concerns of sociology since its inception. Thinkers like Émile Durkheim, Karl Marx, and Max Weber laid the classical foundations for studying religion as a social phenomenon. However, in the twentieth century, Peter L Berger (1929–2017) emerged as one of the … Read more