Religion as a Means of Social Stability: Change as a Reducer of Religion. In John E. Wills' notable book, 1688: A Global History, the religious causes of social and cultural change are reflected multiple times in many independent countries, as well as the implication that such changes created within the people themselves. This paper compares and contrasts the influence of religious beliefs as a means of changing social history. 5 pgs. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Pages: 5 Bibliography: 3 source(s) listed Filename: 9260 Religion Mean Stability.doc Price: 44.75