Religious Pluralism (Secularisation) - Beliefs

Question 1

What does Wilson suggest to support secularisation?

Answer 1

• Religious pluralism means that religion is no longer promoting social solidarity so cannot unite society so has lost influence
• Ecumenical movement about brining churches together was a sign they were getting weaker

Question 2

What does Bruce suggest to support secularisation?

Answer 2

Lots of religious reinforce the idea that beliefs are a personal preference which leads to religions competing, undermining their credibility

Question 3

What is Lyon’s idea of spiritual shoppers?

Answer 3

The growth of NRMs and NAMs has led to this, people shop beliefs, suggesting their beliefs are less strong

Question 4

What does the growth of different types of religion mean?

Answer 4

Shows religion is still valued and important could be seeng:

• a religious revival
• rescarilisation (interest in belief and scared coming back

Question 5

What do Stark and Bainbridge suggest to go against secularisation?

Answer 5

Religion as a compensator: NAMs and NRMs are becoming important for meeting the needs of individuals