Age Differences In Religousity Flashcards

1
Q

Why are children under 15 more likely to attend church

A

Because they go with parents

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2
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Ageing effect

A

More religious as get older

Due to
Awarness of morality
Worried about death “just in case”

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3
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Cohort effect

A

People who are born in particualr times less or more likely to be religous

Eg religion higher inn times of calmity and world wars

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4
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Secularisation argument

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With each new generation , level of interest in religion will be in ..
State of perpectual decline
Cultural amnesia is growing

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