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How does globalization affect religious practices and beliefs?
How does globalization affect religious practices and beliefs?
Globalization affects religious practices and beliefs by providing opportunities for expansion and creating new identities, while also posing challenges and risks.
What are some religious responses to globalization?
What are some religious responses to globalization?
Religious responses to globalization include viewing it as an opportunity for outreach and expansion or a threat to their traditions.
What does the future of religion in a globalized world look like?
What does the future of religion in a globalized world look like?
The future of religion in a globalized world could involve both challenges and opportunities for adaptation and evolution.
What is secularization?
What is secularization?
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Religious fundamentalism accepts change and adaptation in beliefs.
Religious fundamentalism accepts change and adaptation in beliefs.
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Which of the following is NOT a major religious tradition mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a major religious tradition mentioned?
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Who is Peter Berger?
Who is Peter Berger?
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What type of government did Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini advocate for?
What type of government did Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini advocate for?
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What is the primary concern of globalism?
What is the primary concern of globalism?
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What insight did Alexis de Tocqueville provide about American religion?
What insight did Alexis de Tocqueville provide about American religion?
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What role has religion historically played in political conflicts?
What role has religion historically played in political conflicts?
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Study Notes
Globalization and Religion
- Globalization affects religious practices and beliefs
- Globalization influences communities' religious responses
- Globalization's impact on religion's future is a topic of discussion
Definitions
- Secularization is the diminishing role of religion in society.
- Secularism is the separation of state and church powers.
- Theocracy is a system of government where religious leaders rule in God's name.
- Religious Fundamentalism is the belief in a set of religious teachings containing the ultimate truth about humanity and God, opposed by evil forces and requiring strict adherence to past practices.
Religions and Globalization
- Religions are foundational to modern republics
- Religion is a force promoting identity in communities
- Religions, like Christianity and Islam, see globalization as an opportunity for growth.
- Some view globalization as a threat to traditional religious values.
Globalism vs. Religion
- Globalism focuses on material gain and human-made laws.
- Religion focuses on the sacred and heavenly precepts.
- Globalists prioritize economic concerns, seeking material satisfaction and knowledge.
- Religious individuals are concerned with the dissemination of sacred ideals.
Notable Figures
- Peter Berger: Argued that faith can thrive in modern society by recognizing the supernatural in everyday life.
- Ayatollah Khomeini: Led Iran to become the world's first Islamic republic, emphasizing the superiority of Islamic rule over secular systems.
- Alexis de Tocqueville: Observed that Americans practice religion out of self-interest and place worldly interests in its practice.
Religion's Role in Social Movements
- José Casanova: Acknowledges the historical role of religion in political conflicts and social reform movements, including independence, abolition, nativism, women's suffrage, prohibition, and the civil rights movement.
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Explore the complex relationship between globalization and religion in this quiz. Learn how globalization affects religious practices and beliefs, as well as the differing perspectives on its impact on traditional values and community identity. Test your understanding of key terms such as secularization and fundamentalism.
