Religion And Social Protest

Question 1

(Bruce) Examples of 2 religiously inspired protests

Answer 1

American civil rights movement and the new christian right

Question 2

(Civil rights movement) What role did black clergy play?

Answer 2

They were the ‘back bone’ of the movement by giving it moral legitimacy

Churches were meeting points and sanctuaries from white violence

Question 3

(Civil rights movement) Examples of ways that black clergy contributed to social change?

Answer 3

Bruce- religion was an IDEOLOGICAL RESOURCE:

1. Providing channels to express political dissent e.g. MLK’s funeral was a rallying point for the civil rights cause
2. Black clergy pointed out the hypocracy of white clergy who preached ‘love thy neighbour’ but supported segregation

Question 4

Aims of the New christian Right

Answer 4

Banning of abortion, gay marriage and the teaching of sex ed in schools

Question 5

(Bruce) How does the new christian right use the media?

Answer 5

Televangelism- church owned television stations able to raise funds and convert people

Question 6

2 reasons why the new christian right been unsuccessful?

Answer 6

1. Campaigners cannot cooperate with those of other religions even if they are campaigning on the same issue e.g. abortion
2. Lacks widespread support because their demands are not consistent with those of wider society