Religion In A Global Context Flashcards
Why does fundamentalism arise?
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What challenges might there be to traditional beliefs and values in the modern world?
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Briefly explain the following features of fundamentalism:
- An authoritative sacred text
- An ‘us and them’ mentality
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Briefly explain the following features of fundamentalism:
- Aggressive reaction
- Use of modern technology
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Briefly explain the following features of fundamentalism:
- Patriarchy
- Prophecy
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Briefly explain the following feature of fundamentalism:
- Conspiracy theories
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According to Davie, why are fundamentalists the product of modernity?
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According to Giddens, why does late modern society encourage fundamentalism?
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Define cosmopolitanism..
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What do cosmopolitan religions and spirituality emphasise?
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According to Bauman, why does postmodern society lead some people to fundamentalism?
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Briefly explain the two responses to postmodernity that Castells identifies.
- Resistance identity:
- Project identity:
Briefly outline four criticisms of Giddens, Bauman and Castells.
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Define monotheism.
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According to Bruce, why is fundamentalism confined to monotheistic religions?
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Briefly explain Bruce’s ‘two fundamentalisms’
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- In the Third World:
What are Davie’s two phases of modernity?
- The first phase: religious fundamentalism
- The second phase: secular fundamentalism
Briefly explain Davie’s first phase of modernity and how it gives rise to different forms of fundamentalism.
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Briefly explain Davie’s second phase of modernity and how it gives rise to different forms of fundamentalism.
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Why does Davie claim that secular ideologies are struggling for survival?
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Using an example, briefly explain secular fundamentalism.
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Why might some types of secular fundamentalism be seen as a form of cultural racism?
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List Huntington’s seven civilisations.
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How has globalisation led to increased conflict between religions?
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According to Huntington, why are religious conflicts harder to resolve than political ones?
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Briefly outline four criticisms of Huntington’s clash of civilisations theory.
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According to Norris and Inglehart, what is the real clash of civilisations?
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Briefly explain what is meant by ‘cultural defence.’
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Using the examples of Poland, explain how religion may be used to defend national identity.
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Using the examples of Iran, explain how religion may be used to defend national identity.
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What impact has globalisation had in India?
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According to Nanda, why has prosperity in India led to an increase in religiosity?
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How has Hinduism changed in response to the increased wealth of many Indians?
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In what way can Hinduism be seen as a form of civil religion in India?
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What problems might the link between Hinduism and the state cause for non-Hindus?
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Accordign to Redding, what are the similarities between post-Confucian values and the Calvinist values that encouraged capitalism in Europe?
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Aaccording to Berger, in what way are Pentecostal beliefs similar to Weber’s Protestant Ethic?
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Using the example of Northern Brazil, explain why successful development relies on more than just Pentecostal beliefs.
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Briefly explain how Pentecostalism embraces both global and local elements.
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