The Globalization of Religion - Module 2
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The Globalization of Religion - Module 2

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What effect has globalization had on religions in terms of identity?

  • Encouraged hybridization of religious practices
  • Made religions less self-conscious
  • Limited the spread of religions
  • Reinforced specific religious identities (correct)
  • According to Turner (2007), how has globalization affected local cultural practices and religions?

  • It has isolated them from each other
  • It has transformed them into a world system of competing religions (correct)
  • It has diminished their significance globally
  • It has prevented their globalization
  • What is a defensive reaction to globalization as mentioned in the content?

  • Adoption of secular values
  • Promotion of multiculturalism
  • Integration of diverse religions
  • Assertion of religious identities (correct)
  • How does globalization affect the concept of religion according to the provided content?

    <p>It increases awareness of religions as global entities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phenomenon does Scholte (2005) equate with globalization?

    <p>Liberalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested about the relationship between religion and rationalism in the provided content?

    <p>Religion is viewed as anti-rationalist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been a major challenge for religions in the context of globalization?

    <p>Values of consumerism and liberalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the paradoxical effect of globalization on religions as noted in the content?

    <p>Enhanced self-awareness of their global identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Globalization of Religion

    • Religions have transcended their origins, spreading globally beyond their initial countries.
    • Globalization creates a fertile environment for religions to thrive, facilitating their global reach.
    • Religion serves as a non-territorial anchor for identity, becoming increasingly significant as a source of pride for practitioners.
    • Turner (2007) posits that globalization reshapes "religion" into a competitive world-system where diverse faiths can conflict.
    • The institutional specialization due to globalization has unified fragmented cultural practices into identifiable religious systems.
    • Globalization enhances self-awareness among religions, solidifying their status as “world religions” with distinct identities.
    • Conflicts among these religions highlight the failure of hybridization, as globalization fosters specific religious identities rather than blending them.
    • Globalization may incite defensive reactions from religions, prompting them to assert their identities more strongly in response to global influences.
    • Scholte (2005) links the assertion of religious identities to nationalist movements, suggesting a defensive stance against globalization forces.
    • Religions often struggle to align with global values such as liberalism, consumerism, and rationalism, which promote secular and scientific views.
    • Scholte describes certain faiths as anti-rationalist, indicating that religion may inherently resist the rationalist framework associated with globalization.
    • The perception of religion as anti-globalization stems from its challenge in adapting to globalizing forces and values.

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    Explore the impact of globalization on religion in this quiz. Discover how faiths have transcended their origins and become significant in diverse global contexts. Assess the role of religion as a source of identity in today's interconnected world.

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