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Ulrich Beck

All theory of modernity in sociology suggests that the more modernity there is, the less religion. In my theory we can realize that this is wrong: atheism is only one belief system among many.

Ulrich Beck

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Ulrich Beck argues that the common sociological idea linking increased modernity to declining religion is incorrect. Instead, he believes atheism should be seen as just another form of belief, not the absence of religion.

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