Religion in a global context Flashcards
What does davie say religion creates ?
An ‘us’ mentality, that separates religious people from the rest of the world
What factors are influenced by Religion in a global context and vice versa ?
Use of modern technology
Patriarchy
Prophecy
Conspiracy theories
What does davie say in regards to fundamentalism and modernity ?
Fundamentalists hate modernity but are born out of a clash between modernity and traditional culture
What does Giddens say in response to Davie ?
Fundamentalism is a product of globalisation which undermined more traditional social norms
Why is cosmopolitanism often labeled as the opposite to fundamentalism ?
Because it is all about embracing modernity and globalisation
What did Bruce say about Fundamentalism ?
Fundamentalism is confined to monotheistic beliefs,
Contrasted with Polytheistic religions more gods so more open to different interpretations
What did Huntington say ?
Religion causes conflict between civilisations more than ever because it is more important as a source of national identity. (Clash of civilisations)
Who Criticises Huntington and what do they say ?
Jackson argues that Huntington’s work is based on a western ideology that stereotypes eastern nations and people as untrustworthy
What does Inglehart & Norris call the real clash of civilisations ?
Religion & Politics does not cause a ‘Clash of Civilisations’ - it is attitudes to sexuality & gender liberalism that are the real causes
What does Nanda say ?
India is the worlds fastest growing economy and that, even though India is becoming ‘Modernised’, Hinduism is growing alongside it rather than fading out
What theory is Nanda’s linked to ?
Topic 3 Secularisation
What proves nanda’s ideas to be correct ?
Contemporary Hindu’s preach that desire is not bad & that material wealth is actually a sign that people are motivated, optimistic & hard-working. LINK TO CALVINISM
What is the idea of Hindu ultra nationalism ?
Hindu beliefs have instilled national pride within it’s followers which creates hard working, industrious people – which helps explain the growth in India’s economy.
What does redding say ?
East Asia - useful example of how Religion & the growing Global Economy go hand in hand
What does Berger say about Pentecostal values ?
Latin American pentecostal values such as being ascetic have encouraged the development of capitalism
