Functions of Religion in British Society

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Sociology
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1SOCIOLOGY
Essay no 1
The following essay aims at looking at functions of religion in the British society.
Religion is considered as a broader term in the prospect of shaping the society properly and
looking at aspects how people should behave as per ethical considerations of religion. To begin
the essay, it is very important to clarify what religion is and how it works. The influence of
religion in societal norms has been found to be epic. The influence of religion in both Indian and
Western society and civilization is immense from different perspectives (Johnstone 2015). Some
important elements of society have been shaped largely by inspiration from religious aspects
among people of Britain.
The role of churches has been one of the most crucial factors in the British society as far
as British society is concerned. Churches have taken up new functions to reach to common
people of the society (Johnstone 2015). They want to practice of Sunday services as per their
tradition so they can approach common people. Numerous people in Britain are going through a
sort of identity crisis. The role of religion has been changing in numerous ways in the British
society of late. Therefore, common people are also suffering from this change. Christianity and
Protestantism have been fading away from roots of British society nowadays. In countries as
England and Wales, the Anglican Church has the absolute power but the Church of Scotland
possesses the supreme command. However, religion has played a huge role in assuming
identities of British people. In British countries, the main attraction is not the values and beliefs
of Christianity. It is about the impact of these values and beliefs on public life. In the past,
Churches were regarded as the ultimate institutions to command the state (Johnstone 2015).
However, transformation of power has taken place from church to state. The faith groups have
been very active in helping common people for their overall well being. The outcomes of welfare