Neo - marxist view on religion Flashcards
What does Bloch say?
Religion has both a positive and negative function. It can maintain social inequality but can also offer a principle of hope and encourage social change.
What does Gramsci say?
The church does play a part in maintaining upper class hegemony, but it can also inspire ideas that contribute to social change.
What does Maduro say?
In countries where protesting is illegal, the church can act as a safe place to let out frustrations of the proletariat.
Religious leaders can also encourage social change
EVAL - what do they not consider?
They do not consider secularisation and see religion as socially significant.
EVAL - what did the pope say?
Priests should ignore these theories and focus on their religious responsibilities