Arg Against Secularisation Flashcards
2021 England and wales census
Majority is is still religious
Under 50 are Christians
Adding all religions together a little under 60
YouGov butte belief about god
Belief about god remained constant
2019 to 2022
26%
The rise of new age
Bruce
Sled development and individualism
Most new age practices have been stripped from the need of significant self discipline . No requirement to make any drastic life changes.and so fits in well with the busy life styles which most people lead.
Astrology : 1/4 of Americans and British
The myth of secularisation
Pew research center
Religion has been growing and all mayor religions groups are expected to inc by 2050
Christianity and Islam use to represent just under 50 of the global pop now representing just under 60%
Voas and Crocket : higher fertility rate in religious communities
Religious practise brierley
1) slow decline- the rate of decline in church membership and participation has slowed down significantly in the last 15 years or so
2) ‘fresh expression ‘and other branches of churches are emerging with contemporary culture. Targeting people who don’t go to church .Take a distinctive from to meet local needs
High religiosity in the USA
Constant high rates
Pew research center in2018 almost 50 of pipeline attended church regularlya figure that was very Sinaloa to that of 1939
Immigrant religiosity: stats
ONS only 30 of adults who report yes being Christian sis they practised their religion regularly compared to 80% of Muslims
Black Christian are 3 times more like to attached church then white Christians
Job bird Ethnic minority’s practising at higher levels
1) greater levels of religiosity in countries of origin
2)membership provides sense of community and identity
3)religious socialisation:children come under pressure to maintain religious traditions
Religion influence on English education
-in 2011 1/3 of the 20,000 state funded skol were faith schools
-in the uk RE is a legal requirement for every student to learn, it is part of the British national curriculum.
The USA and the uk prime minister and presidents
Many us presidents declare publicly their adherence to Christian belief
While I’m downplay their religious commitment
Tony Blair (who was a Christian)spokesmen declared “we don’t do god”
Compared to the USA. President Biden is a practicing catholic who often quotes the bible ans attend mass regularly. Trum the bible is greatest book ever written and his favourite book
Davie believing with it belonging
Vicarious religion-
Religious leaders speaking and practicing on behalf of people.people are leaving much of the practise to religious leaders in from of funerals and ceremonies
Berger a rumour of angels
I’m the face of Absolute evil such as the nazi holocaust. Ppl believe in a supernatural realm where things will be put right
2)numios experiences awe and wonder time seems to stand still
Bauman religion and choice
Religion has changed
More privatised personal set of guidelines that ppl like to follow
-still ppl want expert guidance and so look to religious leaders
They choose which path to follow religious pluralism wide variety of beliefs that can rapidly change
Lyon Jesus in Disneyland
Differentiation blurring of boundaries n difference between social institutions. Religion Media pop culture. Many religions have websites ‘electronic church’ , global satellites television channel so that ppl can worship at home,
Consumerism religion has relocated in the sphere of consumerism. Choosing a religious narrative that they want to adhere to. Become another shopping experience where they traits o the bits that they find useful
