Religion as a Force of Social Change Flashcards
When did the American Civil Rights movement begin?
In 1955, when Rosa Parks refused to move to the back of a Montgomery bus and was consequently arrested and fined $10. Consequently a bus boycott began that lasted 381 days until the segregation on Montgomery buses was ended.
When and what were the freedom rides during the American Civil Rights movement?
Freedom rides were journeys by civil rights activists on interstate buses into the segregated southern United States during 1961. These led to new desegregation order in 1961 which removed many types of segregation.
Who was Martin Luther King?
An American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement from 1954 until his death in 1968.
What were the Jim Crow laws?
State and local laws that enforced racial segregation in the Southern United States that were enforced until 1965.
What Act was passed after John F. Kennedy’s death?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlaws discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
What is the Liberation Theology?
A type of theology that actively supports development for personal and collective empowerment , and liberation from poverty, racial, ethnic and sexual discrimination. It originates from Latin American countries in which Religious leaders were prompted by oppression to rethink Biblical teachings and priorities in order to fight poverty and injustice.
What is Millenarianism?
An example of the desire to change things on earth at present and bring about the kingdom of God, they expect the immanent transformation of this world by supernatural means.
What was argued by Friedrich Engels? (Marxist)
Saw religion as a form of oppression yet saw that at certain stages in history, religion could be used as a rallying cry for the oppressed.
What was argued by Antonio Gramsci?
Recognised that at certain times religion can be used to promote working class values and challenge the values of the ruling class.
What was argued by Dwight Billings?
The working class can use their religious faith
What was argued by Dwight Billings?
The working class can use their religious faith to challenge the status quo if they have the following traits: Leadership, organisation and space, support
Who believes that religion is a force for social change?
Fundamentalists
Neo Marxists
