Making Sense of God Unit 7 Flashcards

Flashcards for review of lecture notes, focusing on key terms and concepts.

Postmodernism

An intellectual and cultural movement that started in the late 20th century, rejecting metanarratives and challenging fixed ideas.

Secular Age

Modern society has made it increasingly difficult to believe in God.

Secularism

A profound shift in the way people experience and think about the world, not simply the absence of religion.

Immanent Frame

Creates a sense of closure to the world, reducing the space for belief in God or the sacred.

Cultural Analysis (James K.A. Smith)

Highlights how cultural forces shape peoples views, making religious belief seem irrelevant or impossible.

The Universe Next Door

Describes different worldviews that drive society such as Theism, Deism and Naturalism.

Saddam Hussein

Former President of Iraq (1979-2003) known for brutal tactics and leading Iraq into the Iran-Iraq War.

Persian Gulf War

Conflict primarily between Iraq and the US, caused by Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, which the US won.

9/11

A series of coordinated terrorist attacks carried out by al-Qaeda against the US, resulting in nearly 3000 deaths.

Al-Qaeda

The Saudi Arabian terrorist group led by Osama bin Laden that attacked the US on 9/11.

War on Terror

Global mission launched by the US in response to 9/11, targeting terrorist groups, mainly al-Qaeda, with invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq.

Islamic Fundamentalism

A conservative movement within Islam seeking a return to an idealized Islamic society based on strict interpretations of religious texts.

Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty

An international treaty aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons while promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

Globalization

A process of interconnecting the world through trade, cultures, immigration, and communication.

Global Trade

The exchange of goods and services across international borders.