module 10 Flashcards
Prior to the 1960s there was relatively ____ view of religion in the country
monolithic
Prior to the incursion of colonial settlers in the 16th century, the aboriginal people had
diverse forms of spirituality
the nascent colonial mainstreamed Christianity, especially Catholic and Protestant
denominations, in the country for the longest time until the
1960s
Colonial power thrived through a system of
conversion (religious conversion inclusive)
Up to 1971, ____ % of Canadians were Christians
90%
As of 2021 census, only ____% of Canadians identified as Christians
53.3% of Canadians identified as Christians
Findings showed that while many Canadians still believe in God, the impact of region in contemporary
Canada has reduced partly because of a push towards
multiculturalism and partly due to the Quiet
Revolution in Quebec
The schism between the Catholics and the Protestants expedited a shift towards
secularism
what is the hallmark of true religion that has spurred a plethora of new
religions and spiritualities.
Kantian espousal of moral living
Daniel Baird and Clayton Ma (2022). The Women’s Christian Temperance Union advocated for women’s
rights with leaders such as
Nellie McClung
, Daniel Baird and Clayton Ma (2022).
and the founders of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (now
the New Democratic Party) all stressed the ____ _____ Consequently, religion typically refers to ____ ____, as
well as religious practices and ____ ____, as equally necessary components of any organized religion.”
the Social Gospel.
moral codes
creedal affirmations
Secularization: Primarily stimulated by the
Quiet Revolution of the 1960s,
Secularization, a shift away
from supposed anachronistic traditionalism/nationalism meant
declining of mainstream
religion. Thus, religion was no longer a tenable factor for negotiating public discussions –
privatization of religion
Revitalization - Based on the findings of _____ _____ in his book Restless Gods traditiona religions are
Reginald Bibby
- optimistic about the probability of their comebacks.
findings of Reginald Bibby in his book, Restless Gods (2002) is supported by what two things
- continued role of religion in the lives of many Canadians
- This fact is acceded to by Peter Berger in his work on re-sacralization
This is a term Bibby used to portray the prevailing demographic pluralism in
which people across different faiths, generations, cultures, and those who do not believe
in religion coexist in Canada
polarization
Enablers of Changing Religious Landscape in Canada (8)
- New forms of diversity
- Immigration
- Assimilation and adaptation
- Religious ‘Nones’
- Changing gender landscape
- Demographics – Intergenerational incongruencies
- Politics and policies.
- NRMs
Modelled Response Based on Diana Eck (2001)
Exclusion
sticking with strongly held traditional beliefs and
othering non-compliant Canadians.
Modelled Response Based on Diana Eck (2001). Assimilation
rather than flagrantly rejecting people, they
are enjoined to fit into the dominant religious status quo.
Modelled Response Based on Diana Eck (2001). pluralism
This model suggests that all and sundry are not only
welcomed but are also free to express their religious beliefs.
Religious diversity in Canada _____ colonialism
-predated
With colonization came
mainstreaming of one popular religion in Canada until its decline
post 1960s
While the future of religion does not seem bright for mainstream religions in Canada,
new emergencies indicate
that religion will continue to play a role in people’s lives at
various levels.
