We encounter many social situations throughout life. How a person processes these situations says a lot about their overall outlook on life. Although many theories exist, there are three main theoretical perspectives: functionalist theory, conflict theory, and symbolic interaction theory. Personally, I struggled to choose a single perspective. I believe that if one perspective had a perfect explanation, there would probably only be one perspective. However, since this is not the case, it must be admitted that no single theoretical basis perfectly explains every social situation. I have found that for me conflict theory explains situations in the world more consistently. 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 tries to acquire something that another company owns, to children on a playground, to full-scale war, conflict is present in virtually every social context. Through these conflicts, situations change. Conflict theory is based on competition. Try to find out who benefits from social interaction. How did leaders come to power? Conflict theory often seeks ulterior motives in decision making. It may seem like a cynical perspective, but it doesn't sugarcoat the problems. If there is corruption, this theory has an explanation. When a certain politician pushes for a certain bill to be passed, the conflict theorist does not simply accept it. Instead, he or she questions the motives and benefit. Hidden… in the middle of the paper… internal principles, one good and the other bad” (dictionary.com). I certainly do not support this belief. Praise God, He is eternally powerful and will defeat sin and evil for all eternity. In the present, however, we as individuals will find opposition in this world. In conclusion, I simply believe that change is brought about by conflict. Disagreement leads to compromise or war. This is clearly visible in our world. Right now, any peace we see 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 ourselves difficult questions, find out who really benefits from the changes made and allows the conflict to be managed peacefully, which is why I believe it is the best option. It is not titled “theory of war” or “theory of eternal disorder”..”