The sociological perspective of Christianity can be seen as a functional element when it comes to helping people in the U.S. Sociological perspective means to look into human behavior and making observations on how they function, whereas the influences of their environments are effected by one person to where that one person effects the environment. By using a scientific method by making observations and testing subjects sociologist are able to make prediction, explain, and control or even education on a particular topic. Religion permeates the United States culture ever since the first European settlers known as pilgrims in the 1607. Religion such as Christianity has aided the American society in many ways. Christianity on the terms of Functionalism help many …show more content…
According to LoConto and Pruett In their article, "Sociology with Christianity: The Last Attempt of Charles A. Ellwood to Right the Wrong" they point out,