Sociological Lens of Religion

Why are so many people becoming “nones,” i.e., responding that they are religiously unaffiliated?

What are sacred texts, and how are they used?

Sacred Texts = religious or spiritual writings considered authoritative, divinely inspired, or central to a faith tradition

Why is Sunday the most segregated day in America?

Why does go/s/religion seem to hate LGBTQIA+ people?

Does Buddhism fit Smith’s definition of “religion,” or do some Eastern religious traditions defy a Western sociological lens?

Smith: religion is a humanly constructed system of beliefs, rituals, and institutions that provides a framework for understanding the sacred human experience

Why are women second-tired embers in most religious organizations?

Is it possible to disconnect the religious element of ethnic culture for immigrants to the US? How does this impact their ethnicity?

What is Evangelicalism and why/how has it transformed American politics?

Evangelicalism: protestant christian movement—Hill (2023) a social movement that extends beyond religious institutions, influencing culture, politics, and public life in the U.S.

Can be seen in a way as historical Judaism where ends justify the means