(F) L9: The Globalization of Religion (Book-based) Flashcards
This plays a vital role in the lives of Filipinos for their values are anchored on it; has affected their attitudes, characters, and perspectives in life
Religion
This can refer to the worldwide interconnectedness of all areas of contemporary social life
Globalization
This entails a personal or organized system of religious beliefs and practices
Religion
T or F: Globalism has affected religion in various ways
False (Globalization)
This has paved the way for the rise of religious nationalism, the turn of religion into public life, the proliferation of international terrorism, and the increase of individual religiosity
Globalization
When did religious nationalism come about?
After WWII
This was closely associated with particular religious beliefs and affiliations.
Nationalism
In 2018, this day was declared as special working holiday
National Bible Day
What is the first effect of globalization on religion?
It gave rise to religious nationalism
What is the second effect of globalization on religion?
It led to the turn of religion into public life
The turn of religion into public life was a reaction to what?
Post-World War II modernism
An example fo the turn of religion into public life is the forceful entrance of which two religious traditions?
(1) Catholic liberation theology
(2) Islamic fundamentalism
This goes beyond the administration of sacraments for Catholics and focuses more on the social concerns of the poor and the pressed inside and outside the church
Religion
What is the third effect of globalization on religion?
The proliferation of international terrorism
This is a type of political violence anchored on the belief that a supreme being grants violence in the act of glorifying one’s faith
Religious extremism
They believe that it is their duty to fulfill God’s will through violence
Extremists
In 2017, they triggered the locals of Mindanao to launch the Marawi Siege for five months
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS)
What year did ISIS trigger the Marawi Siege?
2017
What is the fourth effect of globalization on religion?
Increase of individual religiosity
This is a reaction based on one’s frustration towards institutionalized religions
Increase of individual religiosity
Because of this, globalization has forced the appearance of religious traditions in places where they previously had been largely unknown or considered a minority
Migration
This is a cultural feature that blurs the lines between culture and place and thus transcends territorial boundaries
Deterritorialization
Refers to how migration caused globalization to force the appearance of religious traditions in places where they previously had been largely unknown or considered a minority
Deterritorialization
T or F: Global migration also influences religion
True
T or F: Presence of Islam in Europe and of Catholicism-Christianity in Arab nations is a form of deterritorialization
True
Global migration also resulted to what Campbell (2007) called as _____________
Easternization of the West
This is the starting point for the spread of world religions and is now the recipient of a new system of beliefs from the East
The West
What are the Asian religions that have a rise in the number mentioned in the book?
Zoroastrianism
Confucianism
Buddhism
Taoism
This is influenced by global trends and impulses and is forced to respond to newfound situations
Religion
According to Roudometof (2014), religion is influenced by what?
Global trends and impulses
They make use of Facebook and other social media platforms to spread their beliefs
American Evangelists Joel Scott Osteen and Kirk Thomas Cameron
In 2006, what transpired about ecumenism among Christian churches to have closer relationships and better recognition?
Catholic-Orthodox dialogue
The interaction of religion and culture resulted in what?
Global-local religion
This is defined as a global religion with a local mix
Global-local religion
What are the four distinct glocalizations according to Roudemetof?
Indigenization, vernacularization, nationalization, and transnationalization
Who developed a model of four distinct glocalization?
Roudometof (2014)
This refers to the blending of universal religions with local languages
Vernacularization
This also results in the creation of new branches of religion such as the Orthodox Christianity
Vernacularization
This transforms a universal religion to suit the specifics of a particular ethnic group
Indigenization
This constructs link between the nation and the church; religious institutions relate to national identities and the realities of that nation
Nationalization
This has complemented religious nationalization by focusing groups on identifying specific religious traditions of real or imagined national homelands
Transnationalization
This Christian organization is national in scope but it has an international reach
Iglesia ni Cristo
What are the two opposing results of the globalization of religion?
Global conflict and peace
In Britain, Muslims were linked to which attack?
Jihadist attack
When did the jihadist attack happen and where specifically?
June 2017, on the London Bridge
Who were linked to the jihadist attack in June 2017?
Muslims
Who were accused of targeting and beating Palestinians in June 2017?
Jewish extremists
What American-based organization questioned the teaching of evolution in schools in 2017?
New Christian Right
T or F: It is just to point at religion as the sole cause of global conflicts
False (unjust)
Which sparked the Saffron terror in India?
Hindu nationalism
This was a quest for Bangsamoro identity and power over its exclusive jurisdiction
Marawi City siege
They believe that radical measures are necessary in achieving the will of God
Extremists
They believe that men ought to return to the very passages of the sacred books to legitimize their actions
Fundamentalists
They tie their traditions with their nation or homeland; any threat is a threat to their identity, power, privilege, and rights
Nationalists
Juergensmeyer (2014) also believes that there are five stages of global religious rebellion, what are these?
- Revolt against secularism
- Internationalization of religious rebellion
- Invention of global enemies
- Global war
- Religious dimensions of post-Arab spring
Five stages of global religious rebellion
Localized uprisings go up against the state’s less moral authority to govern
Revolt against secularism
Five stages of global religious rebellion
Warfare comes between religious and secular politics
Internationalization of religious rebellion
Five stages of global religious rebellion
Anti-American and anti-European sentiments are growing
Invention of global enemies
Five stages of global religious rebellion
There is an expansion of range and depth of conflict between the secular and religious forces
Global war
Five stages of global religious rebellion
The Jihadist strategy is proven to be not the way to end the struggle, but with the use of nonviolent means as demonstrated in the Tahrir Square in Egypt
Religious dimensions of post-Arab spring
This also touches the inner self of human and encourages them to improve themselves and society
Religion
They do their tasks concerning humanitarian assistance and faith-centered intervention
Religious peacemakers
This helps achieve peace by advancing poverty reduction and putting attention to economic equality
Human assistance
This is a Christian humanitarian organization helping children, families, and communities overcome poverty and injustice
World Vision
T or F: Pope Francis had an important role in the US-Cuba deal that ended the long conflict between the two nation-states
True
T or F: Conflicts are caused by the same interpretations of the sacred texts
False (different)
T or F: Religion is affected by globalization; at the same time, it has contributed to the rise of global conflicts and the achievement of peace
True
