The Globalization of Religion

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What role does religion play in the process of globalization?

Religion plays a significant role in globalization (correct)
Religion has a minor role in globalization
Religion has no role in globalization
Religion is opposed to globalization

What is the dominant view of globalization that the text challenges?

Economic-centric view (correct)
Territorial-centric view
Ethnic-centric view
Religion-centric view

What is the term used to describe the relationship between religion and globalization?

The religious paradox
The agent-opponent paradox (correct)
The globalization paradox
The territorial paradox

What does the text suggest about the origins of globalization?

Globalization originated in Europe's colonial-imperial past (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is understanding the history of religion and globalization important?

It sheds light on the co-constitutive relationship between religion and globalization (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the agent-opponent paradox in relation to religion and globalization?

The agent-opponent paradox refers to the co-constitutive relationship between religion and globalization, where religion fuels globalization while also opposing it at times. Signup and view all the answers

What is the limitation of the economic-centric approach to globalization?

The economic-centric approach tends to overlook the ideational factors at work in globalization and is hindered by its Western-centric bias. Signup and view all the answers

How does religion contribute to globalization?

Religion seeks to spread its message beyond its original ethnic and territorial boundaries, fueling globalization. Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the relationship between religion and the origins of globalization?

The text suggests that religion, as a more primal and enduring force, has been fueling globalization for centuries, challenging the notion that globalization originated solely from Europe's colonial-imperial past. Signup and view all the answers

Why is understanding the history of religion and globalization crucial?

Understanding the history of religion and globalization is crucial to understanding globalization itself, as it reveals the agent-opponent paradox and the significant role of religion in fueling globalization. Signup and view all the answers