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