How Popular Culture Affect Religion In Our Society Today

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Religion, in our society, has been debated, argued, and discussed. However, the question still remains, where does it belong in society today? Religion has been transformed over the years, some adapting to popular culture and norms, and some completely rejecting the idea of popular culture having any ties into their religion whatsoever. Whether or not some affiliated groups choose to acknowledge popular culture as having an effect on them, popular culture does affect religion in society today. Religion’s place in society today is not a simple one. Many people look to their religions for different things. Overall, religion provides something to look to; a community, a God, a higher power, an afterlife. As religion has evolved, it has become

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