Throughout life, we encounter many social situations. How a person handles these situations says a lot about their overall outlook on life. Although there are many theories, there are three main theoretical perspectives: functionalist theory, conflict theory, and symbolic interaction theory. Personally, I had a hard time choosing just one perspective. I believe that if one perspective had a perfect explanation, there would probably only be one perspective. But since this is not the case, we must admit that no single theory perfectly explains every social situation. I have found that for me, conflict theory explains situations in the world in the most coherent way. The conflict perspective is defined as a sociological approach that assumes “that social behavior is best understood in terms of conflict or tension between competing groups” (Schaefer, 15). ). I believe we see this clearly in our world today. From business negotiations in which one company seeks to acquire something that another company owns, to children on a playground, to full-scale war, conflict is visible in virtually every social context. Through these conflicts, situations change. Conflict theory is based on competition. It seeks to discover who benefits from social interaction. How did the leaders end up in power? Conflict theory often looks for ulterior motives in decision making. This may seem like a cynical perspective, but it doesn't sugarcoat the issues. If there is corruption, this theory has an explanation. When a certain politician pushes for a certain bill to be passed, the conflict theorist doesn't just go along with it. Instead, he questions motivations and benefits. Hidden... in the middle of paper... eternal principles, one good and the other evil” (dictionary.com). I certainly do not share this belief. Praise God, He is eternally powerful and will overcome sin and evil for all eternity. However, in the present, we as individuals will encounter opposition in this world. In conclusion, I simply believe that change is brought about by conflict. Disagreement leads either to compromise or to war. This is clearly seen in our world. At present, any peace we observe is strictly temporary and often contains hidden unrest. Until Christ returns, we will not have total cohesion in our world. Conflict theory requires us to ask the hard questions, find out who really benefits from changes, and enable conflict to be managed peacefully. That's why I think it's the best option. It is not called “theory of war” or “theory of eternal troubles »..”