The Globalization of Religion

Flashcards covering key concepts and learning outcomes related to the globalization of religion and culture.

Culture is used here in the broadest possible sense, referring to the daily practices of __________.

people.

The major learning outcome of the unit is to explain the role of __________ processes in everyday life.

global.

Religion follows divine commandments, while __________ abides by human-made laws.

globalism.

A religious person's main duty is to live a virtuous, sin-less life such that when he/she dies, he/she is assured of a place in the __________.

other world (i.e., heaven).

Globalism places value on __________ wealth.

material.

Religious movements do not hesitate to appropriate __________ themes and practices.

secular.

Religious evangelization is in itself a form of __________.

globalization.

The churches, Sufi and Shiite Muslim orders aim to spread __________ globally.

holy ideas.

The rise of movements like __________ signifies religion's defense against the materialism of globalization.

ISIS.

Communities justify their opposition to __________ authority on religious grounds.

government.

Global cities are centers of __________ and culture.

higher learning.

The relationship between religion and globalization is much more __________ than previously thought.

complicated.

The _________ is a prime example of a global city due to its economic power.

New York.

Many large cities, particularly those in developing countries, face challenges of wealth disparity and social __________.

inequality.

A major terror attack like the 9/11 attacks illustrates that cities are often targeted due to their role as symbols of __________.

globalization.

_______________ is the process of driving out the poor in favor of newer, wealthier residents.

Gentrification.

The economic power largely determines which cities are considered __________.

global.

The phenomenon of duality in cities, with gleaming buildings alongside shantytowns, can be seen in cities like __________.

Mumbai.

A globalized city like __________ becomes a cultural hub for its region.

Singapore.

Economic opportunities in a global city make it attractive to talents from __________ the world.

across.

Melbourne is described as Sydney's rival __________ city.

global.

Global cities create tremendous wealth; however, they also remain sites of great __________.

inequality.