RELIGION Flashcards
1
Q
why are people religous?
A
reflection, socialization, deprivation
2
Q
what did bibby conclude about religon?
A
traditional religion isn’t connecting canadians to their spiritual needs- and they turn to fragments of it instead
3
Q
What is religion?
A
a unified system of beliefs interpreting the meaning of life with a supernatural referent
4
Q
what are marx’s views on religion?
A
- religion is man-made
- compares religion to opium
- it is a coping mechanism against the unknown
- religion delays communism
- religion will eventually fade away
5
Q
why does marx compare religion to opium?
A
religion numbs the struggle of capitalism
6
Q
what are Durkheim’s views on religion?
A
- religion is man-made
- it enforces solidarity and a sense of belonging
- legitimizes political
7
Q
what are weber’s views on religion?
A
- we should examine how religion impacts behavior
- religion helps shape modern-day capitalism
- religion creates power for some leaders
8
Q
what did weber write?
A
the protestant ethic and spirit of capitalism
9
Q
what is the bibby test?
A
tests how religious you are. based on
- belief in god
- practices
- norms and role to establish these goals
- sanctions to ensure conformity
- its overall success
