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What does the term "religio" mean, according to the text?
What does the term "religio" mean, according to the text?
Which of these is NOT a global religion mentioned in the text?
Which of these is NOT a global religion mentioned in the text?
What is the primary function of religion according to Kenneth Pargament?
What is the primary function of religion according to Kenneth Pargament?
Globalism is primarily concerned with material wealth, while religion is primarily concerned with sacred ideas.
Globalism is primarily concerned with material wealth, while religion is primarily concerned with sacred ideas.
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What is the main difference between "Nonviolent Intolerance" and "Violent Intolerance" as forms of religious Intolerance?
What is the main difference between "Nonviolent Intolerance" and "Violent Intolerance" as forms of religious Intolerance?
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Which of the following is NOT a form of Glocalization?
Which of the following is NOT a form of Glocalization?
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What is the main difference between "Immigration" and "Emigration"?
What is the main difference between "Immigration" and "Emigration"?
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What is the main focus of the "Malthusian Theory"?
What is the main focus of the "Malthusian Theory"?
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The "Demographic Transition" refers to a shift from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates due to industrialization.
The "Demographic Transition" refers to a shift from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates due to industrialization.
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of "Global Cities"?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of "Global Cities"?
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What are the key factors that drive "Gentrification"?
What are the key factors that drive "Gentrification"?
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What is the primary function of "Media Culture"?
What is the primary function of "Media Culture"?
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The term "Deterritorialization" describes the process of culture becoming increasingly tied to a specific geographical location.
The term "Deterritorialization" describes the process of culture becoming increasingly tied to a specific geographical location.
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Which of the following is NOT a major issue in "Media Culture"?
Which of the following is NOT a major issue in "Media Culture"?
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What does "Cosmopolitanism" refer to in the context of global cities?
What does "Cosmopolitanism" refer to in the context of global cities?
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What are the main criteria for evaluating the "Global Power City Index"?
What are the main criteria for evaluating the "Global Power City Index"?
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Study Notes
Globalization of Religion
- Religion originates from Latin words "Religio" (respect for sacred) and "Religare" (bond with God).
- A unified system of beliefs and practices related to faith, sacred values and higher morals.
- Classification includes: Monotheism (one God), Polytheism (multiple Gods), Animism (personhood to non-human), Atheism (no God).
- Global religions include: Christianity (one God with Father, Son, Holy Spirit), Judaism (one transcendent God), Islam (surrender to Allah), Hinduism (Brahman with multiple forms), and Buddhism (reincarnation of souls).
- Religion seeks meaning in the sacred, relating to spirituality.
Duties of a Globalist
- Globalist duties involve sealing trade deals, boosting profits, collecting taxes ethically.
Affiliation Motivation
- Affiliation with religion is often motivated by positive social interactions.
- Factors include religious coping, spiritual experiences, self-control, and moral behavior.
Secularization
- Hypothesis that religion's influence decreases with modernization.
- This suggests a separation between religious and secular life.
Religious Fundamentalism
- Focus on literal interpretation of religious texts.
- Can be violent or non-violent.
- Extreme fundamentalism involves intolerance towards non-believers.
Religious Tolerance
- Acceptance of different beliefs, practices, and non-beliefs within a society.
Cultural Pluralism
- Small groups retain unique cultural practices while aligning with societal norms.
Duties of Religious People
- The duty is to live virtuously, avoid sin, and aim for a better afterlife.
Globalization of Religion
- Global religions merge with local contexts, adjusting to regional traditions.
- A blend of universal and local particularity emerges.
Forms of Glocalization
- Vernacularization is adapting sacred practices to local languages.
- Indigenization is incorporating local elements into religious practice.
- Nationalization is connecting religion to national identities.
- Transnationalization involves a global religious community regardless of borders.
Global Demography
- Demography is the study of human populations.
- Population growth is influenced by birth and death rates.
- Components of Population Change include mortality and fertility.
- Migration is the movement of people, influenced by various factors.
Migration
- Factors driving migration include economic opportunities, environmental crises, and political conflicts.
- Integration is the adaptation of migrants to host communities.
- Remittances are funds transferred internationally by migrants.
The Malthusian Theory
- Population growth outpaces resource capacity leading to conflict.
Demographic Transition
- Societies transition from high birth and death rates to low rates.
Global Cities
- Major centers for advanced services, technology, and global economic activity.
- Examples include London, New York, Tokyo, etc.
Media Culture
- A culture shaped by media and its influence on global society.
- Cultural exchange and flows include cultural differentialism, hybridization, and convergence.
- Cultural flows can be viewed in three perspectives based on cultural encounters.
Gentrification
- The urban renewal process where poor areas become wealthier due to a higher influx of higher earners. This often results in displacement of long-term residents.
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Explore the concept of globalization in relation to various world religions. This quiz covers key religious classifications, global religions such as Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, as well as the motivations for religious affiliation and the impact of secularization. Test your knowledge on how these elements shape modern spirituality.
