Beliefs in Society 2

Religion is a force for social change.

Why does capitalism exist according to Weber?

Calvinism

How do Protestants feel and how does this differ from Catholics?

Guilty as they cannot be cleansed by priests and try to prove their virtue

What did Calvin believe about heaven?

Elect were chosen by God before they were born

What is pre destination?

God had already elected those who are going to heaven before their birth

What is divine transendence?

No human can know God’s will

What is asceticism?

Devotion to God

What is disenchantment?

The belief that God doesn’t interfere

What is a criticism of Weber?

Kautsky - capitalism came before the Protestant Reformation in Catholic Europe

What does Bruce argue about Civil Rights movement?

Black clergy was the backbone and they were able to shame the whites into changing the law so it suited Christian values of equality

What is Liberation Theology?

Interpreting the Bible in a way that favours the oppressed

Where and when did Liberation Theology emerge?

End of 1960s in San Salvador

What contributed to the emergence of Liberation Theology?

• Deepening rural poverty

• Human rights abuses

• Political instability

How did Liberation Theology set out to change society?

Get justice for poor

Why did Liberation Theology lose influence?

Romero assassinated

What does Maduro argue about Liberation Theology?

Religion has an independence from ruling class as an institution

What is a criticism of Liberation Theology?

Brought about democracy but didn’t threaten stability of capitalism

What is New Christian Right?

Taking America back to God

What are some things that the New Christian Right want to ban?

• Abortion

• LGBTQ

• Diversity at work

• Divorce

• Immigration

Why have the New Christian Right been mostly unsuccessful?

Mainstream beliefs, lack of cooperation with others

Why are they less successful than the Civil Rights movement?

Goes against American ideals of liberal and democratic freedom

What does Engels argue?

Religion has a dual character - prevents and encourages change

What type of sociologist is Maduro?

Marxist

What type of sociologist is Weber?

Interactionist