Religion, Renewal & Choice

According to the postmodern perspective, what is happening to religion?

• Religion is becoming more centralized and uniform.
• Religion is losing its significance in society.
• Religion is being replaced entirely by science.
• Religion is changing and becoming more individualized.

Which of these are key characteristics of a postmodern society?

• Rejection of individualism
• Uniformity in cultural expression
• Consumerism, media saturation, pick'n'mix

• Strict adherence to traditional values

Which key sociologists argues that religion has become a consumer product rather than obligation to follow?

• Davie

• Lyon

• Norris & Inglehart

• Weber

Key term that refers to the idea we shop around for different spiritual and religious beliefs

• faith exploration
• doctrinal wandering
• spiritual shopping
• religious tourism

This is when people go on trips to places like Bali to receive spiritual healing, mediation, and sessions to find themselves.

• Mix and match beliefs

• Wellness tourism

• Adventure tours
• Cultural excursions

Key thinker behind the spiritual shopping idea

• Lyon

• Davie

• Stark & Bainbridge

• Lenin

Key term referring to the way the church is always there when people need - community events, funerals, weddings etc

• community outreach service

• religious protection service

• spiritual health service

• social gathering service

This is the idea that everyone receives some sort of religious experience through those who practice and celebrate religion around us.

• Personal faith experience
• Vicarious religion

• Collective religious experience
• Outer body experience

Name two criticisms of the postmodern perspective of religion

What is the name of the theory that suggests religion is in a constant cycle of renewal and decline depending on what it has to offer people?

• Secularization Theory
• Religious Evolution Theory
• Faith Development Model
• Religious Market Theory