From one perspective, churches can be seen as microcosms of society, constituted by lay and non-lay members within structures extending throughout Australia. (humanrights.gov.au)
The worldwide toil to knit a human community out of disparate motives and symbols occurs in specific instance in the local church; the congregation, as was earlier suggested, is an immediate microcosm of all society's attempts to associate. (religion-online.org)
Our armed forces represent a microcosm of society, so don't make generalizations based upon your own personal beliefs. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)