Sociology of Religion Flashcards
(T/F) Sociology is not interested in determining which religion is correct
True
Durkheim said the _____ is the sphere of everyday life and the ______ is what inspires reverence and devotion
profane; sacred
________ is a social institution that involves the beliefs and practices of what has been socially constructed as sacred in a given society
Religion
Religious beliefs are often seen from an individual perspective and do vary widely, but they are still _______
collective expressions
________ , as we know, are a fundamental part of culture
shared beliefs
In the modern political landscape religion is often framed as ______
declining
A better way to conceptualize religion is that it’s ______ and ______
shifting; changing
Today, it’s more accurate to think about religion in the US as _____
pluralistic
Pluralistic means that there are multiple groups ______ in an area
competing
________ is society’s movement away from identification with religious values and institutions
secularization
Polls have shown a consistent ______ in the number of Americans who hold a positive perception of organized religion
Downturn
_____ is the search for the sacred, which involves finding meaning or purpose in your life and trusting in some higher power
spirituality
More people than ever claim to be ______ but not religious
spiritual
_______ says that modernization encourages the demystifying of the world and undermines the influence of religion
secularization theory
_______ happens as countries undergo the process of industrialization and decisions begin to be based more on logic and reason rather than tradition
modernization
