Religion Topic 2 Religion As A Force For Social Change

Question 1

Max Webber’s views

Answer 1

• predestrianation inspire economic prosperity and promotes reinvestment of profit
• value system of Calvinism laid social brickwork for capitalist economy to build on
• religion is fluid and dependant on individual belief
• scientific advancement directly influences religions decline

Question 2

Neo Marxists views

Answer 2

• society change driven by religion
• working class can find purpose through religion
• proletariat under dual consciousness
• Maduro sees religion as representing working class