Religion

Question 1

Desacralisation

Answer 1

Religious and spiritual beliefs becoming less important in society

Question 2

Fundamentalism

Answer 2

Living by a strict set of rules developed according to literal teachings of a religion’s authoritative text.

Question 3

Ideology

Answer 3

A set of ideas and beliefs about the way things should be

Question 4

New Religious Movements

Answer 4

Modern religious movements that have roots in established religions, often seen as alternatives to dominant religions

Question 5

Pentecostalism

Answer 5

A form of Christianity, that places a lot of importance on directly experiencing the presence of god and the Holy Spirit

Question 6

Pluralism

Answer 6

The belief that society is diverse and reflects the needs and views of everyone.

Question 7

Religiosity

Answer 7

How religious a person is or how important religion is within a social group or society

Question 8

Secularisation

Answer 8

When religion loses its influence in society