Spiritual Shopping

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    • Who continues the theme of personal choice and the decline of obligation?
      Hervieu-Léger
    • What has been the trend in institutional religion in Europe according to Hervieu-Léger?
      There has been a dramatic decline
    • What does Hervieu-Léger refer to as cultural amnesia?
      The loss of religion taught in families
    • Why do fewer parents teach their children about religion today?
      Parents let children decide for themselves
    • How has social equality affected the church's power?
      It has undermined the church's traditional power
    • What is the impact of socialization on young people's religious identity?
      They no longer have a fixed religious identity
    • What does Hervieu-Léger argue about the nature of religion today?
      Religion has not disappeared but individualised
    • What term does Hervieu-Léger use to describe people who feel they have a choice in religion?
      Spiritual shoppers
    • How do people develop their beliefs in contemporary society?
      They create their own DIY beliefs
    • What are the two new religious types emerging according to Hervieu-Léger?
      • Pilgrims: Seek self-discovery, explore spirituality
      • Converts: Join groups for belonging and community
    • What characterizes pilgrims in Hervieu-Léger's view?
      They follow an individual path for self-discovery
    • What drives the demand for pilgrims according to Hervieu-Léger?
      The emphasis on personal development
    • What do converts seek in religious groups?
      A strong sense of belonging
    • How do converts recreate a sense of community?
      Through shared ethnic background or doctrine
    • What does Hervieu-Léger note about the role of religion in society?
      It still influences society's values
    • What values does Hervieu-Léger argue have roots in religion?
      Equality and human rights
    • How can values from religion affect non-religious individuals?
      They can create shared cultural identity
    • What concept relates Hervieu-Léger's views to late modernity?
      The decline of tradition and increasing individualism
    • What does late modernity explain about traditional institutions?
      It explains their weakening in society
    • What is the growing importance in matters of religion according to Hervieu-Léger?
      Individual choice
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