Social Inequalities In The Secular World

Society and religions influence each other. Religious organizations may be affected as they progressively adopt the worldview of society through the method of secularization, whereas society can be affected as religious supporters act out their religious belief or faith systems in the world (Chaves, 1994: 750-751). Various religions teach about social justice, social responsibility, and human rights, and their believers are most likely to go out and put their faith into practice. Religion place a big role in our society and has the potential to develop and improve those that are touched. Our country needs the word of God in order to lift the people of South Africa’s spirits which will evidently improve their mind set and actions. We as a human …show more content…
As demonstrated in the daily newspaper, there is a big need for social change across the world. Genocide in Africa, terrorism and torture in the Middle East, religious persecution in China, and problems of equality in the United States can all be addressed by the ethical codes of many religions (Udeani, 2015: 16-23). In certain cases, these deficits can be addressed by acts of mercy and justice by individuals or religious groups giving emotional, physical, or spiritual aid to those in need. In other circumstances, religious groups act to affect or touch the politics of a society either to alter laws that are more in accordance with their religious views and opinions or to work together to choose politicians who will in fact do this for them in the political field or arena (Udeani, 2015: 16-23). Goals might include aiding in shaping the country to better reflect the standards and values of human rights, social justice, or additional religious beliefs, or to bring the nation 's influence and power to bear internationally in order to bring about change in other societies and nations that are not living by the same values or principles (Udeani, 2015: …show more content…
The church and religion can be seen to lose its transcendence over problems of daily life when it participates in political advocacy. Apropos the church-state parting debate, many also fear the participation of religion in policy and politics because of its potential for totalitarianism and as a threat to democracy (DiDonato, 2013). Then again, the sense of justice and value systems instilled in individuals of faith can be a strong driving force for political and social action, moving people’s secluded faith into public