postmodernist approaches on religion Flashcards
what is the postmodern view on religion ?
postmodernists do not place as much importance on religion itself but aims to understand that society has gone through changes that effect the way religion is practiced
what do postmodernists argue that we have entered?
postmodernity which has been characterised by
- individualisation
- globalisation
- secularisation
- loss of faith in science
what is the aim of postmodernists and their views on religion?
the impact on societal changes that have changed the way religion is practiced
what are some changes that have undergone in the postmodern era
- religious diversity and pluralism has increased and traditional religion has declined
- no longer functions to provide social solidarity because religion has changed so much
- religion is based on consumerism which means that religion is a commodity and we are spiritual shoppers
name the three key thinkers
- hervieu leger
- lyon
- bauman
what is hervieu - leger view on religion
she believes that religious participation has changed in the postmodern era , she argues that we have seen a decline in traditional religious institutions that have socialised people intop religious beliefs
- argues religion is a choice not apart of a fixed identity
- uses the term spiritual shoppers
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who uses the term spiritual shoppers? describe what is meant by the this
spiritual shoppers is a term used by hervieu leger which means that we are spiritual shoppers who have consumer choices about the religions we choose to practice in
which theory may criticise the idea of spiritual shoppers
functionalists , consumer choice goes against the value consensus
does hervieu leger recognise the idea of religion having an impact on societal values ?
yes , she does acknowledge that religion has some impact on institutions and societal norms and values eg the 10 commandments
summarise lyons argument and key terms for his view on religion
- religion has become a commodity
- relocation of religion
religion becoming disembleed - religious consumers
what is lyons view on religion ?
he argues that religion has become disembedded from real life eg local churches have started to develop a virtual experience through the media and internet
- lyon highlights the increased individualisation and personal choice which shows the changes that religion has undergone in the post modern era
summarise Bauman’s view on religion
- religion has lead to a crisis of meaning
- morality , right and wrong
- moral experts
which key thinker talks about religion disembedding from real life?
LYON
what is Bauman’s on religion ?
bauman discusses why religion is still relevant in a postmodern world, he states that postmodernity has lead to a crisis of meaning where there are no longer clear divisions on what is right and wrong
- there are no longer universal truths on meaning etc which is due to increased diversity
why do people turn to religion according to Bauman ?
because it provides meaning and guidance in an uncertain world
