The case for contamination appiah summary

This is part 2 of a research paper. Part 1 was a discussion post that I already completed. Here is what I wrote-

What roles do religions play in Appiah’s analysis?

In Appiah’s analysis, he explains how religion brings together various cultures to believe in one God or gods (depending on religion). This allows a unification among all types of people with different backgrounds to share one thing in common, their faith. He believes that religion is able to create a new society where everyone can relate and have a common understanding of each other. Religion does not bring economical or social status into the equation, allowing equality and inclusion and equality throughout the members of the religion. Kwame stated that “Cultures are made of continuities and changes, and the identity of a society can survive through these changes” (Appiah, pg. 3). While the change of culture is authentic, religion always stays the same. Religion allows people of various cultures, even when there’s change, to come together as one global society. Overall, Appiah believes that having a common religion amongst various cultures and backgrounds bring equality throughout society.

How is your approach similar or different from his?
I completely agree with Appiah’s analysis on religion. There are so many different cultures and backgrounds everywhere you go therefore having one common faith amongst the majority of the people is unifying and inclusive. From being in a religious group myself, I can testify that my religion has brought me close to many people with different cultures and backgrounds as me. In my religious group, nobody cares about your socio-economic status because we all share a common faith.