论信仰的社会历史作用

On the Social and Historical Role of Belief

信仰是人类社会的重要现象和人类精神的巨大力量,对社会生活和历史发展有着重大影响。信仰既弥散性存在于社会生活和社会关系全领域,又集中存在于社会精神文化领域,构成价值观的核心和依据。信仰具有重要的社会维系功能,对社会稳定与和谐起着重要纽带作用;信仰具有重要的社会推动功能,在社会运动和社会变革中起着重要动力作用;信仰具有重要的时代塑造功能,使有信仰的时代成为光辉灿烂的时代;信仰具有重要的文明涵养功能,在文明形态的形成与兴起中发挥着重要作用。

Belief is an important phenomenon in human society and a huge force in human spirit,and it has a significant impact on social life and historical development.Belief exists in both the diffuse and concentrated aspects of social life and social relations,as well as in the spiritual and cultural fields of society,forming the core and basis of values.Belief,as a bond,plays an important role in maintaining social stability and harmony.Belief,as an impetus,plays an important driving role in social movements and changes.Belief has an important function in shaping the times,making the era with faith a glorious one.And belief has an important function in cultivating civilization,playing an important role in the formation and rise of civilized forms.