religin as a force for social change Flashcards

(7 cards)

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Calvanism

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calvinist’s were asentic so saved wealth and used this money to invest and become richer - believed wealth was God was of saying he was happy with their hard work

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predestination

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God has already decided who will be going to heaven or hell - those selected to heaven are the ‘elect’

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Devine transendence

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God is above and beyond this universe there is no way to understand his thoughts

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worldly asentism

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a calling to a career path as a religious duty

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criticism

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Katusy- Weber underestimates economic factors as capitalism precedes Calvanism

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example irl

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MLK used Ghandis religious methods of non violent protest to promote civil rights alongside the baptist church - peaceful protests. the morality behind the movement helped promote the message

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further criticism

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religion has a limited role in an increasingly secular society

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