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What does Nikolai Wenzel refer to as analogous to a cafeteria menu in contemporary religious practice?
What does Nikolai Wenzel refer to as analogous to a cafeteria menu in contemporary religious practice?
Syncretism
How does postmodernism impact contemporary religious practices according to the text?
How does postmodernism impact contemporary religious practices according to the text?
Postmodernism allows for religious cultural blending and personalization.
What is the consequence of the shift towards religious consumerism discussed in the text?
What is the consequence of the shift towards religious consumerism discussed in the text?
Religious fundamentalism
What characterizes postmodernism in the context of religious practices?
What characterizes postmodernism in the context of religious practices?
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What concept proposed by Lyotard signaled a departure from monolithic traditional religions?
What concept proposed by Lyotard signaled a departure from monolithic traditional religions?
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How did the ascendance of 'Christophobic' ideas in Europe contribute to the emergence of new religiosity?
How did the ascendance of 'Christophobic' ideas in Europe contribute to the emergence of new religiosity?
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What is emphasized as imperative for expressing oneself freely in the postmodern context?
What is emphasized as imperative for expressing oneself freely in the postmodern context?
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What is religious syncretism?
What is religious syncretism?
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How does diversity contribute to religious practice?
How does diversity contribute to religious practice?
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Explain the concept of universality of religion.
Explain the concept of universality of religion.
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How does postmodernism impact contemporary religious practices?
How does postmodernism impact contemporary religious practices?
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Postmodernism promotes the idea of having only one view of truth through institutionalization.
Postmodernism promotes the idea of having only one view of truth through institutionalization.
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The movement from institution to individualism is criticized in the text.
The movement from institution to individualism is criticized in the text.
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Religion is no longer a powerful force in contemporary social and political spaces according to the text.
Religion is no longer a powerful force in contemporary social and political spaces according to the text.
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Religion is considered of lesser importance in analyzing social realities in the post-modern era.
Religion is considered of lesser importance in analyzing social realities in the post-modern era.
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According to Emile Durkheim, a totem is the deifying of anyone who represents a clan.
According to Emile Durkheim, a totem is the deifying of anyone who represents a clan.
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Religious diversity limits creativity and innovation within different religious practices.
Religious diversity limits creativity and innovation within different religious practices.
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Religious syncretism is a process by which religion remains pure without any adaptations to meet specific needs.
Religious syncretism is a process by which religion remains pure without any adaptations to meet specific needs.
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The word 'juggernaut' in the context of religion has a religious background derived from the mythology of Juno, a Roman goddess.
The word 'juggernaut' in the context of religion has a religious background derived from the mythology of Juno, a Roman goddess.
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Historically, religion has not been a powerful force impacting all aspects of life across times and spaces.
Historically, religion has not been a powerful force impacting all aspects of life across times and spaces.
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In sociology, religion is only viewed as a conservative force with no potential for social change.
In sociology, religion is only viewed as a conservative force with no potential for social change.
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The etymological origin of the word 'juggernaut' is from the mythology of Jagannath, which is a form of the god Shiva.
The etymological origin of the word 'juggernaut' is from the mythology of Jagannath, which is a form of the god Shiva.
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Syncretism in contemporary religious practice is primarily driven by a desire for conformity.
Syncretism in contemporary religious practice is primarily driven by a desire for conformity.
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Postmodernism is characterized by the dominance of singular metanarratives.
Postmodernism is characterized by the dominance of singular metanarratives.
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Religious fundamentalism can be seen as a response to perceived religious decline or emptiness.
Religious fundamentalism can be seen as a response to perceived religious decline or emptiness.
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Postmodernism encourages strict adherence to traditional religious practices.
Postmodernism encourages strict adherence to traditional religious practices.
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