“Downfall and Revival of Russian Orthodox Church”

Authors

  • Kritanjali Saikia,

Abstract

The origin of religion has always been debated. In recent times it has taken a much-institutionalized form.  In sociological context, ‘Religion is a system of sacred belief and practices both in the tangible and intangible form’. Religion plays dual role. It can be both an ideology and an institution. It gives a cultural identity to a person. Each religion has festivals, traditions, mythologies which form a cultural heritage of a country. Thus, religion gives diversity to a country and contributes in order to protect its heritage. Religion creates an ethical framework which works as a regulator for values in day to day life. Each and every religion promotes its philosophy and the crux of it has always been the welfare and wellness of the people (Iyer, 2018).

Published

2020-12-01

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