: Bell identifies a recurring pattern in ritual studies where scholars distinguish "belief" (thought) from "ritual" (action) and then claim ritual serves to reintegrate these two parts.

: It is used by individuals or groups to achieve particular social or political goals.

Beyond Bell's specific framework, interdisciplinary research highlights several functional benefits of ritual practice: RITUAL THEORY, RITUAL PRACTICE | Catherine Bell

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: Bell identifies a recurring pattern in ritual studies where scholars distinguish "belief" (thought) from "ritual" (action) and then claim ritual serves to reintegrate these two parts.

: It is used by individuals or groups to achieve particular social or political goals.

Beyond Bell's specific framework, interdisciplinary research highlights several functional benefits of ritual practice: RITUAL THEORY, RITUAL PRACTICE | Catherine Bell