Question

What are the functions of religion?

• A. Socialisation
• B. Social Unity
• C. Protection of values
• D. Social Sanction

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A Socialisation
B Social Unity
C Protection of values

Religion is another social institution found in all societies. Religion grew along with human civilisation. The following are its functions:

1. Socialisation: Religion is one of the main medium of socialisation. It aids the spread of values like truthfulness, patience, peace, sacrifice and others by various customs and rituals.

2. Social Unity: Religion fosters unity. Truthfulness, honesty and non-violence are some of the religious values that aid the social unity. By employing symbols and customs, religion creates unity among the members.

3. Protection of values: Religion aides in the preservation of values like truthfulness, honesty, and non-violence. These values are supported by all the religions. All of them instruct values in human life.

4. Social control: Religion is one of the major means of achieving social control. It controls the human life through God and spiritual concepts. Religion guides its members to be disciplined and civilised. There is a need to understand this function of religion and stop hating other religions.