Religion and Social Change Flashcards
What was the Calvinist doctrine of predestination?
Those whom God had chosen to be saved were ‘predestined’ – even chosen in advance of
birth.
Explain what Weber means by ‘This-worldly Asceticism’.
Living a disciplined, simple, hard‐working life in this world (as opposed to other‐worldly
asceticism in a monastery).
Why does Weber argue that Calvinists experienced ‘Salvation Panic’?
Because they could not know if they were chosen to be saved.
According to Weber, why did Hinduism discourage social change?
The orientation of Hindu asceticism was other‐worldly, rather than this‐worldly.
Explain what is meant by ‘Hegemony’.
The way in which the ruling class are able to maintain control over society by ideological means, including religion.
Identify two ways in which the churches were able to support the black civil rights movement.
They provided moral legitimacy; meeting places; a source of unity; an organisation for
campaigning.
Suggest one similarity between liberation theology and Marxism.
Helping the poor; fighting oppression; promoting change in society.
Identify three characteristics of millennial movements.
Predicting the end of the world as it is now; the overthrow of oppressors; a ‘golden age’ to
come; pre‐political movements.
Why does Marxists see religion as having a dual character?
Because religion often preaches liberation, as well as supporting the status quo.
