"Religion is society," is a quote by the famous sociologist Durkheim. In North America and Europe there are many different ideas that sociologists use in writing about religion. These ideas are conflicting because the societies are different. Andrew M. Greeley has been an opinion leader with a big influence in non-Catholic environments. He persists especially on the experiential dimension of religion, and mourns the excesses of theorization in sociology of religion, choosing empirical research, which …showed first 75 words of 1670 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1670 total…been had he questioned more countries in Europe? Or had he compared Europe's answers to American ones? Relating to Durkheim, religion is society. American society is obsessed with globalization. Is this possibly why it is incorporated in religion? <Tab/>In conclusion, religion is society. Sociologists in North America and Europe have conflicting ideas because their societies are worlds apart. Works Cited Cipriani, Roberto. Sociology of Religion. Aldine De Gruyter. New York 1997