Metamorphosis of the Sacred: Power, Identity, and New Ontologies in Late Modernity

Key Points

• To examine the transformation of religion in late modernity through the lenses of power and identity.
• Analytical review of sociological theories related to religion.
• Exploration of historical and contemporary contexts of power dynamics in religion.
• Discussion of the implications for understanding identity in late modern society.
• Identifies key shifts in the sociology of religion in the 21st century.
• Reveals complex relationships between power, identity, and religious practices.
• Suggests the emergence of new ontologies that redefine traditional beliefs.