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Functionalism on Religion
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Functionalists hold that religion answers spiritual questions, provides emotional comfort, and creates opportunities for social interaction and social control.
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A congregation offers both an explanation of suffering and a place to seek material help during a crisis, in the same visit.
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Functionalists also note religion can sharpen an in-group/out-group divide, which is a function, not automatically a benefit.