Let’s Discuss: “Social Construct”

Course Religion

Let’s Discuss: “Social Construct”

Answer the questions below. Using APA style and other references. Your response should be 150-300 (only).

After reviewing Peter Berger’s The Sacred Canopy. He calls religion a “social construct.” [Note – Some use the phrase “social construction.”] What is your response to the questions?

1. What is a social construct? 

2. Is it something true, or merely something useful?

3. If religion really is a social construction, what implications might this have for how people practice religion? 

4. Would it make any difference at all?

Helpful Reference

http://societyofburnedlives.blogspot.com/2010/03/book-review-sacred-canopy-by-peter-l.html