denomination or death Flashcards
1
Q
Reasons for denomination or death?
A
Second generation
Protestant ethic effect
death of the leader
2
Q
Second generation
A
Denomination - group may compromise with wider society- young do not wish to reject society like their parents did
death - group may not be able to retain younger members
3
Q
The protestant ethic effect
A
Denomination - members become richer and no longer need to reject society
death - members have values they need to be successful so may abandon group
4
Q
Death of the leader
A
denomination - formal bureaucratic leadership takes place
death - inspiration is gone so members leave
