Neo- Marxism Flashcards
Who came up with the idea on ‘dual character of religion?’
Ernst Bloch
What did Ernst Bloch argue?
He claimed that religion is a dual character and both a conservative force. It is seen as the ‘principle of hope’
Could inspire the proletariats to revolt.
What do neo Marxists believe;
They believe despite religion exploiting the poor, some believe it can promote social change in order to help;p the vulnerable.
Who argues on the church promoting social change and instead could overthrow bourgeoise?
Antonio Gramsci
What is the keyword Antonio Gramsci says?
Cultural Hegemony
How could the church help the vulnerable?
If clergy numbers from lowest parts of church hierarchy could overide the ruling class, felt that could make a difference in their religion.
What did Otto Maduro argue?
He agreed with Gramsci ideas that the church could be a safe outlet of frustration for the proletariat.
Maduro believed that if people could be inspired by religious leaders they may tend to begin a political movement.
What is the pentalcostal church impact?
David Lennman - instead of encouraging their followers to take their own choices of actions on their future, promotes social stability than conflict
Who believes about social change?
Bruce
What does Bruce argue on the civil rights movement?
He argues that the civil rights movement is how it being social change and a positive influence by bringing nagging communities together to maintain high moral ground.
According to Bruce, what is the key to effecting social change?
Is being able to integrate into the population by promoting shared, liberal values.
Who is the leader of the civil rights movement?
Martin Luther King
According to Bruce how did Martin Luther King start change?
Martin used religion as an ideological resource to appeals to all Christian’s .
What were the reasons why the civil rights movement was a success?
Peaceful protest
Achieved public support
Why was the Christian right not as successful as the civil right?
Christian rights aim was to resist change and stick to bible views. A fundamentalist movement and believes should be immoral and criminalised.
They had a negative tone of message
Lack of cooperation- loss of message distanced themselves from others.
