Based on the ideas of Emile Durkheim, identify three functions of religion for society.

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Completed question: Based on the ideas of Emile Durkheim, identify three functions of religion for society. In light of these functions, do you think that a decline in the importance of religion might threaten U.S. society? If so, how? Could the family and, perhaps, the school “take over” some of religion’s functions? Why or why not?

Answer needs to be 1-2 pages 350 – 500 words. Works cited section for references need.

Introduce the topic to the reader in 3-5 sentences. Leave the body for the facts. Focus on a strong thesis statement leading into the body of paper. Let the last sentence in the introduction be the thesis statement.

Question from GED 216 Sociology. Text Sociology 15/E, 2013 ISBN-13: 9780205985609. Author: John J. Macionis. Essay must contain material from textbook.

Additionally, please use APA citation style for your full citations. This requires a full URL link to the specific webpage you read to write your essay.