Religion can play a dual role in society; it can either reinforce existing social norms and contribute to stability, or it can inspire and drive social change, depending on the context and the way it is interpreted by its followers.

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Religion

Question 22

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Religion

A) reinforces social stability, but never stimulates social change.
B) often stimulates social change, but seldom contributes to social stability.
C) may either reinforce social stability or foster social change, depending on social circumstances.
D) is concerned with otherworldly matters and is unrelated to secular processes of social change or stability.

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