Religion as a barrier for change

What happened to Liberation theology and why is it important?

Its influence over south American Catholicism was neutered when the pope condemned it for being Marxist in nature, although its existence in the first place does show Engel’s idea of dual character.

What did Bruce find about the New Christian Right in America and how can we evaluate this today?

He found that, although loud and influential, they were disjointed and therefore unable to enact any change at the federal level. With the re-election of Trump however, this can be called into question.

What did Marx call religion?

Opium of the people

What ways has religion bought about social change in history? (2)

US civil rights movement- Southern Christian Leadership Council

Weber’s ideas of Calvinism spawning modern capitalism