Religion and Social Protest / Change

Question 1

Bruce - How can Religion be an ideological resource ?
And give examples

Answer 1

Ideological resource
1) Taking moral high ground / hypocrisy
2) Channeling dissent
3) Mobilising public opinion

Example - American Civil Movement ( positive ) The New Christian Right ( negative )

Question 2

What is Liberation Theology ?

Answer 2

• Catholic priests encouraged their followers to force change in their society & use violence when necessary to other throw dictators who were the cause of poverty & oppression

Question 3

What are milenarian movements ?

Answer 3

Existing society is evil & sinful & corrupt / a supernatural force will create a new world order - Branch Davidians