Home Library Explore SAT

Home Library Explore SAT

Theories of religion as a conservative force Flashcards | StudBud

Explore/Theories of religion as a conservative force

What is an example of religion justifying inequality?

Marxists say religion is a response to:

Theories of religion as a conservative force

10 terms·StudBud Administration·166 plays

For Beliefs in Society

Flashcards10 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 10

Answers

1
Marxists say religion is a response to:
Alienation
Hegemony
Ideology
Patriarchy
2
What is an example of religion justifying inequality?
Civil rights movement
Hindu Caste system
ISIS
Iranian revolution
3
Which perspective does NOT view religion as always acting as a conservative force in society?
Classical Marxism
Neo-Marxism
Feminism
Functionalism
4
How is religion seen as conservative by sociologists?
It defends traditional beliefs and maintains the status quo
It helped establish capitalism and maintains solidarity
It supports the oppressed and goes back to tradition
Through Fundamentalist groups like ISIS
5
When was Marx born?
1900
1800
1810
1818
6
Which one is false?
Bellah came up with the idea of civil religion
Durkheim believed religion is the origin of human reasoning
Engels came up with the idea of anomie
Lenin described religion as spiritual gin
7
What does Parsons say about religion?
It oppresses women
It distinguishes between sacred and profane
It has made the core American values sacred
It provides basic categories such as time and Space
8
How does Althusser criticise Marxist ideas of religion?
It ignores the positive functions of religion
Too optimistic
Religion was not widespread amongst the peasantry
Alienation is an unproven, romantic idea.
9
When did Martin Luther King deliver his famous speech: I have a dream?
1965
1962
1963
1954
10
Which one is not an example of religious beliefs upholding tradition?
Belief by Liberation theology that Christ was revolutionary
Catholic Church forbidding abortion
Hinduism endorsing arranged marriage
C of E marriage ceremony: bride vows to obey her husband