0% Paragraph 3 for the question Applying material from item B and your knowledge, evaluate the extent to which religious belief can be a force of social change Flashcards
What is the Point?
Neo-marxists argue that Religion has a dual character.
What is the Explanation?
This means that relgion can be a force of social change as well as stability. Bloch says it is a ‘princple of Hope
What is the evidence?
Maduro argues religion is a revolutionary force.
Liberation theology emerged within catholic church, challenging the hegemonic control of ruling class, especially poor with literacy programme.
What is the analysis?
This is a collective improvement, contrasted with Marxism, which sees religion as a conservative ideology. It is described by Lenin as a ‘spiritual gin’ , This helps to gain class consciousness, helping poor live in a Utopia world.
What is the Evaluation?
Despite all it was partly successful as it brought democracy, but didn’t threaten capitalism. In addition they have faced competition from Pentecostal church- providing option for poor, by them pulling themselves out from poverty via own efforts led by pastors.
