Religion as a force for social change

Question 1

What are the key ideas of Calvinist Beliefs?

Answer 1

Predestination
Devine Transcendence- nobody can predict Gods will
Vocation or calling- the only way to glorify God is to devote to their works

Question 2

How did Calvinism encourage capitalism?

Answer 2

• Calvinists did not believe in spending therefore reinvested their money into their businesses causing growth
• they saw wealth as a sign of Gods favour
  Weber- the pursuit of profit was seen as a spiritual goal

Question 3

How did Kautsky criticise Webers claim?

Answer 3

Said modern capitalism already existed prior to Calvinism and was inevitable

Question 4

What were the factors McGuire and Robsinson said which determined if religion is a conservative force?

Answer 4

The nature and extent of religious belief
The significance of religion within society
Social involvement and religion
The degree of central authority in religious organisations