religion leads to social change Flashcards
1
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Weber - religion is force for social change
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Calvinism in europe led to capitalism
predestination - look for a sign are part of elect
wealth is a sign - protestant work ethic led to rapid accumulation of capital
spirit of capitalism was created
2
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liberation theology
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Combination of teachings of christ + marx
religion is revolutionary force
e.g. oscar romero
military takeovers in latin america - taking rights
priests set up base communities to educate public + resist state terror
provided counter hegemony
3
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Neo-marxism
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ideology leading to hegemony is spread by coercion
hegemony never complete due to dual consciousness
counter hegemony is pushed by an organic individual
