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bruce
one function of religion as cultural defence - religion unites a community against an external threat and this often gives it a prominent role in politics.
examples of religion as cultural as cultural defence
poland
iran
poland
Poland was under communist rule imposed from outside by the Soviet Union
the Catholic Church did not always challenge the communist regime openly, it served as a popular rallying point for opposition
Solidarity free trade union movement that contributed to the fall of communism
iran
Western capitalist powers and oil companies had long had influence in Iran
pro-Western regime headed by the Shah
successor embarked on a policy of rapid modernisation and Westernisation.
focus for resistance to change
1979 revolution brought the creation of the Islamic Republic
clergy held state power and were able to impose Islamic Shari’a law.