Question 1

Which of the following statements regarding religious fundamentalism is NOT true?

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Question 2

Three interrelated features of the new religious consciousness are:

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The new religious consciousness often emphasizes individualism, a pragmatic approach to spirituality, and greater tolerance for diverse religious systems, reflecting a shift towards personal spiritual exploration and acceptance of multiple belief systems.

Question 3

The traditional legitimating task of religion is being disrupted by two new realities of religious life, which are:

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Privatization and pluralism are two new realities that challenge traditional religious authority by promoting individual choice and diverse religious expressions.

Question 4

Compare and contrast Marx and Durkheim's sociological approaches to religion. What are the major differences? Do they share common any elements?

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Question 5

In the space of three decades the province of ________ went from being one of the most religious populations in the world, by conventional measures such as church attendance, to being one of the least religious populations.

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Quebec experienced a significant decline in religious observance and church attendance from the 1960s onwards, particularly following the Quiet Revolution, which led to secularization and a decrease in the influence of the Catholic Church.

Question 6

Although a student of religion, Weber's primary concern was with:

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Weber was a sociologist who was interested in the origins and nature of modernity.

Question 7

Building on the insights of Durkheim and Weber, Luckmann argued that the process of ________ works against the interests and power of traditional religions by reducing the scope of the functions of religion.

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Luckmann, building on Weber's insights, argued that rationalization reduces the influence of traditional religions by limiting their societal functions, as rationalization emphasizes efficiency and logic over religious beliefs.

Question 8

________ believed that in every age, religion served to justify the rule of one class over another.

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Marx believed that religion was used as a tool by the ruling class to justify and maintain their dominance over the working class.

Question 9

________, in his famous book The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism, traced the spirit of capitalism to the probable psychological effect of two doctrines introduced by the Protestant reformers who broke with Catholicism in the sixteenth century.

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Max Weber, in his book "The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism," explored how Protestant ethics, particularly Calvinism, influenced the development of capitalism.

Question 10

________ argued that the ultimate status of believers, whether they are saved or damned, is something God has predetermined.

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John Calvin argued that the ultimate status of believers, whether they are saved or damned, is predetermined by God, a doctrine known as predestination.

Question 11

In what ways do sects differ from churches? Describe what changes would need to occur for one group to evolve into another.

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Question 12

In each of the recent cult suicides, ________ beliefs played a crucial role, structuring and motivating those who died.

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Apocalyptic beliefs often involve the end of the world or a transformative event, which can motivate extreme actions such as cult suicides.

Question 13

Stark et al argued that the success of a given religious group is affected by the same things that affect ________ in the ________ world.

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Stark et al compared the success of religious groups to sales in the business world, suggesting that similar factors influence both.

Question 14

In what ways has Canada become an increasingly secular society over the past half-century? In what ways does religiosity persist in Canada?

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Question 15

The number of Canadians who claim to believe in God, or who claim to have personally experienced God in their lives has been steadily decreasing over the past few decades.

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Question 16

Name and briefly describe the four premises which underpin Stark and Bainbridge's theory of religion.

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Question 17

Luckmann used the term ________ religion to describe the kind of pervasive, non-institutionalized, and highly individualistic religions practiced by so many people today.

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Luckmann used the term "invisible religion" to describe the kind of pervasive, non-institutionalized, and highly individualistic religions practiced by many people today.

Question 18

How to substantive and functionalist definitions of religion differ? How are they the same?

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Question 19

According to Weber, how did the ethical doctrine of Protestantism historically lead to the spirit of capitalism?

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Question 20

________ recognized a greater purpose for religion in society. He was keenly interested in understanding the processes that held societies together, that kept them unified and strong in the face of adversity and change.

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Émile Durkheim recognized the greater purpose of religion in society, focusing on how it contributes to social cohesion and unity.

Quiz 11: Religion