the clash civilisations Flashcards
what does huntingdon say
- different beliefs, lifestyles and cultures
- differences can cause conflict as they come into contact w eachother through globalisation
e,g terror attcks , fundamentalist fighting western values
what does huntington not take into account
-that conflicts can occur within religions and cultures
-for example protestants and catholics in northern ireland
what does KURTZ claim
fuelled culture wars
now tension framed in terms of religion not race and colour
what does BEN NUN BLOOM claim
-globalisation has led to decline in levels of religious freedom
- countries feel need to protect selves against the threats
led to restrictions for some groups e.g burqa ban
what leger say about the spiritual supermarket
- children no longer socialised into religions
-parents letting kids decide for self
-religion itself has not disappeared
-ppl become spirtual shoppers
-pick nd mix their beliefs to fit in with their identities and lifestyles
what are the 2 religious types leger identified as emerging
-pilgrims = follow an individual path in a search for self discovery and join small bros or take part in individual therapy e,g new age
-converts = join religious grp offering sense of belonging usually shared ethnic background or religious doctrine to create a community e.g islam and pentecostalism
how can we evaluate global spirtual supermarket
-doesn’t apply to all ethnic grps e.g families from south asia and middle east socialise their kids
how has hinduism adapted to response to the economic opportunities that globalisation has brought to india
-see wealth as a divine favour
-encouraged some to pursue opportunities avainle to them
-created ultra nationalism (worship the indian culture and not just the Gods)
tele gurus= denounced wealth as sin
economic development on pentecostalism (berger)
-encouraged followers to better themselves by adapting a dedicated work ethic rather than awaiting salvation in the afterlife
