religion and social change

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    • What is one function of religion in society?
      Promoting social stability
    • How does religion act as a conservative force?
      It opposes changes that promote personal freedom
    • What traditional belief does the Catholic Church uphold regarding marriage?
      Men should be the head of the household
    • What does the term 'patriarchy' refer to in the context of religion?
      Legitimization of male dominance
    • Who is associated with the Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism?
      Max Weber
    • What did Weber argue about Calvinism's role in capitalism?
      It helped bring about modern capitalism
    • How does Weber differentiate modern capitalism from past societies' greed for wealth?
      Modern capitalism pursues profit for its own sake
    • What is the concept of 'predestination' in Calvinism?
      God predetermined who would be saved
    • What does 'divine transcendence' mean in Calvinist belief?
      God is beyond human understanding
    • How do Marxists criticize Weber's view on capitalism?
      They argue he overestimates ideas' role
    • What does R.H. Tawney argue caused the birth of capitalism?
      Technological change, not religious ideas
    • What was the civil rights movement primarily about?
      Ending racial segregation and discrimination
    • Who played a decisive role in the civil rights movement?
      The black clergy, led by Dr. Martin Luther King
    • How did black churches contribute to the civil rights movement?
      Provided support and sanctuary from violence
    • What role did rituals play in the civil rights movement?
      They fostered unity among activists
    • What did Bruce argue about the civil rights movement?
      It involved religion in secular struggles
    • What is the New Christian Right?
      A conservative Protestant fundamentalist movement
    • Why is the New Christian Right considered a failed movement?
      It hasn't reversed liberalizing laws
    • What does liberation theology advocate?
      Social change and liberation from oppression
    • What is the principle of hope according to Ernst Bloch?
      Religion inspires protest and rebellion
    • How does Pentecostalism differ from liberation theology?
      Pentecostalism focuses on individual self-improvement
    • What do millenarian movements hope to achieve?
      Bring about the kingdom of God on earth
    • What does the term 'millennium' refer to in Christian theology?
      A thousand years of Christ's rule
    • How do millenarian movements relate to social change?
      They create a desire for immediate change
    • What is Gramsci's view on religion and hegemony?
      Religion can challenge the status quo
    • How does Bruce view the role of religion in the civil rights movement?
      As a catalyst for social change
    • What is one criticism of liberation theology?
      It may not threaten capitalism's stability
    • What is the main focus of the Pentecostal challenge?
      Individual self-improvement through faith
    • How do liberation theology and Pentecostalism differ in their approach to poverty?
      Liberation theology advocates collective action
    • What is the significance of Martin Luther King's funeral?
      It served as a rallying point for civil rights
    • What does the term 'hegemony' refer to in Gramsci's theory?
      Dominance of one group over others
    • How does religion provide channels for political dissent?
      By offering a platform for expressing grievances
    • What role do churches play in negotiating change?
      They act as respected mediators in conflicts
    • How did the black clergy influence the civil rights movement?
      They provided moral legitimacy and support
    • What was the outcome of the civil rights movement in 1964?
      Segregation was outlawed
    • What does Bruce argue about the relationship between religion and social change?
      Religion can facilitate social change
    • How does the New Christian Right view American society?
      As too liberal and in need of conservatism
    • What is the main criticism of the New Christian Right's approach?
      It imposes beliefs on a secular society
    • What is one characteristic of liberation theology?
      It advocates for the poor and oppressed
    • How does Bloch view the dual nature of religion?
      It can inhibit and inspire social change
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