New Forms of Religion

Question 1

What is believing without belonging?

Answer 1

Davie- people are reluctant to belong to religious organisations but they still hold religious beliefs causing religion becomes more privatised

Question 2

Trend towards vicarious religion (Davie)

Answer 2

Religion practised by an active minority for the great majority who experience religion second hand and use religious buildings for special occasions like baptisms

Its like the tip of the iceburg- beneath what appears to be minimal commitment lies much larger commitment

Question 3

Criticisms of believing without belonging

Answer 3

Bruce: if people are unwilling to invest time in going to church it is reflective of the declining strength of their beliefs