Neo- Marxisms view on religion

Question 1

Who are the 2 neo- marxism figures

Answer 1

• bloch
• otto manduro

Question 2

bloch

Answer 2

• religion has both positive and negative influences on society
• can act as a conservative force as well as a source of social change

Question 3

how does Bloch say that religion is a source of social change?

Answer 3

• offers the ‘principle of hope’ to its followers, leading to revolution

Question 4

How does Bloch say that religion is a conservative force?

Answer 4

• helps to maintain social inequality and the status quo

Question 5

Otto manduro

Answer 5

• the church could act as a safety outlet for frustration for the protestants when protestants were against the law
• Religious leaders could act as charismatic leaders that inspire their following to achieve and seek social change

Question 6

example of otto manduros idea

Answer 6

• The radical movement that grew up in south america as a response to the poverty and ill-treatment of ordinary people
• the priest encouraged them to push for this change, even if it lead to violence