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According to the course materials, ____________________ signaled a departure from monolithic traditional religions.
According to the course materials, ____________________ signaled a departure from monolithic traditional religions.
- Ascendance of 'Christophobic' ideas
- Universal and diverse nature of religion
- Incredulity towards meta-narratives (correct)
- Development of sophisticated, radical ideas of the world
What idea paved the way for the rise of 'neutralism' and 'humanism' in Europe?
What idea paved the way for the rise of 'neutralism' and 'humanism' in Europe?
- 'Christophobic' ideas (correct)
- Increasing diversity of need
- Radical and secular ideas of the world
- Pluralistic religious world
What is the historical significance of the term 'juggernaut' when used in reference to religion?
What is the historical significance of the term 'juggernaut' when used in reference to religion?
- It represents a small and insignificant religious group with no significant impact.
- It refers to a peaceful religious movement promoting tolerance and harmony.
- It symbolizes a metaphoric enormous force or object with potentially destructive power. (correct)
- It indicates a temporary religious phenomenon without lasting influence.
What does the concept of 'religious syncretism' entail?
What does the concept of 'religious syncretism' entail?
How does religion act as a 'juggernaut of historical relevance' according to the text?
How does religion act as a 'juggernaut of historical relevance' according to the text?
What is the significance of religious diversity in today's world?
What is the significance of religious diversity in today's world?
In the context of religion and diversity, what does the term 'religious consumerism' refer to?
In the context of religion and diversity, what does the term 'religious consumerism' refer to?
In the context of postmodernism, why is religion still considered a 'juggernaut'?
In the context of postmodernism, why is religion still considered a 'juggernaut'?
What characterizes religious syncretism?
What characterizes religious syncretism?
How is the concept of universality of religion explained in this course?
How is the concept of universality of religion explained in this course?
Postmodernism emphasizes the importance of having only one view of truth through institutionalization.
Postmodernism emphasizes the importance of having only one view of truth through institutionalization.
In the context of religiosity, the movement from institution to individualism is idealized.
In the context of religiosity, the movement from institution to individualism is idealized.
Religion is no longer a powerful force in contemporary social, political, and economic spaces.
Religion is no longer a powerful force in contemporary social, political, and economic spaces.
Religion has always been a force for social change and never a conservative force.
Religion has always been a force for social change and never a conservative force.
Historically, religion has had no impact on different aspects of life across different times and spaces.
Historically, religion has had no impact on different aspects of life across different times and spaces.
The term 'juggernaut' is derived from the mythology of Zeus, the Greek god.
The term 'juggernaut' is derived from the mythology of Zeus, the Greek god.
António Guterres, the UN Chief, did not make a 2020 Global Call to Protect Religious Freedom according to the text.
António Guterres, the UN Chief, did not make a 2020 Global Call to Protect Religious Freedom according to the text.
Religious diversity leads to a decrease in creativity and innovation within societies.
Religious diversity leads to a decrease in creativity and innovation within societies.
The impact of religion on education is considered of lesser importance in the post-modern era.
The impact of religion on education is considered of lesser importance in the post-modern era.
Syncretism in religion refers to the process of adapting religious beliefs to meet specific needs in a blended manner.
Syncretism in religion refers to the process of adapting religious beliefs to meet specific needs in a blended manner.
Religion does not have a significant impact on politics according to the post-modern analysis.
Religion does not have a significant impact on politics according to the post-modern analysis.
