Postmodernist perspective Religion

Question 1

What does Lyotard say about religion?

Answer 1

Many religions see themselves as the true representatives of God, and do not tolerate challenge from rivals - so usually are conservative and inflexible.

Question 2

What does Lyon say about religion?

Answer 2

Religious leaders turn to the media to publicise their belief system, which has created a spiritual marketplace for people to move around religions and find one that fits their identity.

Religious ideas have been dis-embedded as the media has lifted them from their original context.

Question 3

What is the Postmodernist perspective on NAMs?

Answer 3

These focus on spirituality rather than devotion God, therefore are preferred in a postmodern society.

Question 4

What does Hervieu-Leger say about religion?

Answer 4

There has been a dramatic decline in institutional belief as people have become spiritual shoppers.

Question 5

What is Pick ‘n’ Mix religion?

Answer 5

People pick and mix beliefs and buy into, or reject, beliefs that most suit their lifestyle and the identities that they want to project.

Question 6

What are the negatives of the Postmodernist perspective?

Answer 6

1. Bruce - they have over-exaggerated the demise of traditional religions.