Answer to Question #267628 in Sociology for prashant

Question

Do you agree that religion as an institution may have economic consequences? Discuss with examples.

Answer 1

Religious behavior, according to sociologists of religion, can have a significant impact on one's life. Emotional and physical well-being, spiritual well-being, and personal, marital, and family happiness are regarded to be some of the effects of religiosity. Increases in church attendance tend to stifle economic growth for a particular set of religious beliefs. Increases in some religious beliefs, such as heaven, hell, and an afterlife, on the other hand, tend to boost economic growth for a given level of church attendance.