theories of religion Flashcards
1
Q
what does conservative force mean
A
keeping traditional ideas in society and maintaining it thru role of religion
2
Q
what are the functions of religion to funcs
A
-conservative force
-promotes social soldarity
-value consensus
-social cohnesion
3
Q
functions of religion for marxists
A
-maintain control over proltariats by bourgeouise
4
Q
functions of religion for feminists
A
-maintains patriarchy in society
5
Q
religon can cause conflict
A
-jurgensmeyer, bruce
6
Q
relgiion can be a foce for change
A
-neo marx, weber(proetstant ethic and spirit of capitalism)
-bruce(american civil rights movement)
7
Q
religion is having to adapt to change to keep up w society
A
-post mods-disneyization of religion
