Religion and social protest

Question 1

What did Bruce say about religion being an ideological resource?

Answer 1

Taking the moral high ground- pointing out hypocrisy within those in power
Channelling dissent
Acting as honest broker- churches can negotiate change
Mobilising public opinion

Question 2

What was the American Civil Rights Movement?

Answer 2

aim was to end social segregation and gain equal rights for the black community in America
Bruce said it was successful

Question 3

What was the liberation theory?

Answer 3

Catholic priests were angry at the Vatican for not helping the poor
they all got shot
1960’s-1970’s

Question 4

What was the main aim of the New Christian Right?

Answer 4

to resist the changes that have occurred in modern day society and return back to the original teachings of the bible e.g. homosexuality, divorce, sex ed, and abortion
Bruce said it was unsuccessful because they’re too negative