Religion in Society
Definition
Religion in society refers to the role religion plays within social structures including its influence on laws, norms, values and individual behavior.
Analogy
Consider religion in society like the operating system on your phone or computer. It often runs quietly in the background influencing how various applications (or societal elements) function without us even realizing it.
Related terms
Secularism: The principle of separation between government institutions and religious institutions.
Theocracy: A form of government where a deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler with laws being interpreted by ecclesiastical authorities.
Religious Pluralism: A situation where multiple religions coexist within a single society.
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