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What did the early Calvinists believe in that contributed to the spirit of capitalism?
What did the early Calvinists believe in that contributed to the spirit of capitalism?
In what way did the Arab Spring movement demonstrate religion as a driver of social change?
In what way did the Arab Spring movement demonstrate religion as a driver of social change?
How do feminist theorists view religion in terms of gender roles?
How do feminist theorists view religion in terms of gender roles?
According to Karl Marx and functionalist theorists, how does religion typically contribute to society's traditional beliefs?
According to Karl Marx and functionalist theorists, how does religion typically contribute to society's traditional beliefs?
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In what way do fundamentalist groups advocating for a return to 'traditional eras' challenge the view of religion as a conservative force?
In what way do fundamentalist groups advocating for a return to 'traditional eras' challenge the view of religion as a conservative force?
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How do Emile Durkheim and Bronisław Malinowski view the role of religion in reinforcing societal norms?
How do Emile Durkheim and Bronisław Malinowski view the role of religion in reinforcing societal norms?
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What does the concept of religion as a conservative force primarily emphasize?
What does the concept of religion as a conservative force primarily emphasize?
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In the context of religion, what does the term 'conservative force' mean?
In the context of religion, what does the term 'conservative force' mean?
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How does the text describe the function of religion as a conservative force in society?
How does the text describe the function of religion as a conservative force in society?
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What aspect of society does religion, as a conservative force, primarily aim to preserve?
What aspect of society does religion, as a conservative force, primarily aim to preserve?
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