New Forms Of Religion

Question 1

DAVIE -

Believing without belonging -

people hold religious beliefs without belonging to organisations

Answer 1

BRUCE -

unwillingness to attend church reflects a decline in beliefs

Question 2

HERVIEU-LEGER :

Spiritual shopping - people can choose beliefs that give meaning to our lives and fit in with interests

Answer 2

Religion becomes de-institutionalised :

Detached from religious institutions due to the media and technology allowing believers to express faith without attending church

Question 3

STARK AND BAINBRIDGE

RELIGIOUS MARKET THEORY :

Churches are like companies selling goods at a market, competition leads to improvement in the quality of goods on offer

Answer 3

When there are different sorts to chose from, religion increases as consumers can find one to meet there needs

Question 4

People are naturally religious so demand remains constant

Answer 4

NORRIS AND INGLEHART ;

differences in religiosity is due to differences in EXSTISENTIAL SECURITY as there is a higher demand for religion in poorer societies