New Age Movements Flashcards

(5 cards)

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What are the 3 types according to Wallis

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World affirming, world accommodating and world rejecting

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World affirming NAM

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Help people succeed and focus on personal growth EG- mediation

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World rejecting

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Reject mainstream goals often for marginalized groups

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World accommodating

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Help people balance spiritual needs either every day life EG- healing

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5
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What are 4 reasons for the growth in NAMs

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Individualisation, decline of tradition, consumer culture, disenchantment compensation

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