Neomarxism (beliefs) Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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Maduro
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- liberation theology; 1960s priests helped organise campaigns against exploitation of the poor including gorilla warfare as revolution against poverty and human rights abuses
- religion can bring about change as had class consciousness
2
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Bloch
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- religion has a dual character; recognising both positive and negative change
- can inhibit change but also inspire protest and rebellion
- religion is an expression of the principle of hope- dreams of a better life through the imagery of utopia
3
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Billings
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- case study of class struggles between coal miners and textile workers; both w/c evangelical protestants
- miners used religion to create change, through leadership, organisation (used independent churches to hold meetings) and support (sermons, prayers and singing) becoming militant, as opposed to textile workers simply accepting status quo
4
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Engles
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- religion can lead to social change as a start response to revolution
- acts as a cultural defense
- Christian Sects opposed Roman rule
