significance of the religion in the world Flashcards
1
Q
what does davie argue?
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strength and nature of religion varies enormously around the world. within europe where religious participation remains high e.g. poland
2
Q
where does religion remain strong?
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amongst ethnic minorities in the UK
religious belief and practice remains high in countries and is growing in others
religion still dominates in a number of societies across the world
3
Q
why may decline in religion may be exaggerated?
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- most still broadly supportive of churches as institutions and draw on them in times of need
- davie points to the vitality of churches in the USA, Africa etc.
- norris and inglehart - agrian societiess are more religious
4
Q
overall criticisms
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- religion is not declining but changing form
- never a ‘golden age’ of religion
5
Q
what do stark and bainbridge argue?
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“not an end to religion in itself but part of a dynamic cycle of secularization innovation and religious revival”
religion will never disappear or seriously decline as it meets fundamental needs of individuals
