Lecture 10 - Religion Flashcards
Study of religion in sociology became less attractive because …
of Marx’s influence in sociology
What did Max Weber say about religion and capitalism?
Modern capitalism arose in a particular time and place –> after the protestant reformation
What was Durkheim’s perspective of Religion?
Religion is all about cohesion - encouraging respect
What is Liberation Theology?
Aligning with the poor and left political movements
What is happening to the Religion Profile in Canada?
Still dominantly Christian, but other religions are increasing quickly
What is a Functional Definition of Religion?
Focus on what the religion does for the social group and the individual (social cohesion)
What is a Substantive Definition of Religion?
Examines what religion is, and what does not count as a religion. These definitions tend to emphasize core elements such as belief in a higher being, a set of prescribed beliefs and rituals
Society divided the world into a binary, differentiating between things deemed ___________ and __________
Sacred and Profane. (sacred is the focus of religion)
What is the significance of new religions movements?
- Practical consequences to definition of religion (tax status)
- Concerns about cults and brainwashing in media
Ex.) Scientology
Religion can be defined in what 2 ways?
- ) Church attendance and institutional involvement
2. ) Spiritual involvement and identity
Why is Bill 62 Significant?
Women cover their faces because religion oppresses them, and it is impossible to generalize people to force them to wear something, or not to wear something
Why is covering the face such an issue in Quebec?
- ) Secularization - quiet revolution - popular issue in Quebec
- ) Historical threats to Quebec culture - people overestimate Muslim population
