Contemporary Theories of Religion Flashcards
1
Q
What is the exchange theory of religion?
A
Religion offers members a reward so people act in accordance with the doctrines
2
Q
What is a compensator?
A
Things religion offers that explains why people should behave in a certain way and the rewards they will get
3
Q
What is the Interpretist approach?
A
Religion provides what he calls a ‘universe of meaning’
4
Q
What is a universe of meaning?
A
Beliefs and values that help people make sense of the world and focus on on the meaning as well as explaining situations such as meaning of life
5
Q
What is happening to religion according the interpretists?
A
Its loosing its role as logic and science are being replaced by faith and superstition
