Which sociological perspective argues that religion tends to promote strife between groups and societies?

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The conflict perspective views society as being composed of groups competing over scarce resources. They argue that religion can be used as a tool to maintain social inequality and promote conflict between different groups or societies. This can be seen in historical and contemporary examples of religious conflicts such as the Crusades, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and tensions between different religious groups in countries such as India and Nigeria.

Which Sociological Perspective Argues That Religion Tends to Promote Strife