Has Religion Surged During COVID-19 Pandemic?

The video explores the surge in Google searches for prayer during the COVID-19 pandemic, comparing it to religious activity during societal traumas like wars and natural disasters. It discusses the impact of the pandemic on religious practices globally and examines the Ritualization theory, which suggests religious rituals help cope with uncertainty. The video also analyzes the use of Google Trends to measure religiosity, highlighting the challenges in accurately measuring it. The conclusion suggests potential increases in religiosity post-pandemic and calls for more research.

What event caused a significant increase in Google searches for prayer in March 2020?

• Christmas

• Ramadan

• COVID-19 pandemic

• Easter

According to studies, what tends to happen to religiosity following mass societal trauma?

• It decreases

• It remains unchanged

• It increases

• It becomes irrelevant

Which theory suggests that religious rituals help people cope with uncertainty?

• Existential Theory

• Behavioral Theory

• Ritualization Theory

• Cognitive Dissonance Theory

What is a major gap in research regarding pandemics and religiosity?

• The impact of pandemics on religious affiliation

• The overall impact of pandemics on religiosity

• The influence of pandemics on religious beliefs

• The effect of pandemics on religious rituals

What is a limitation of using Google Trends to measure religiosity?

• It is too complex

• It is not widely used

• It is too expensive

• It only measures online behavior

What are the three components of religiosity according to some scholars?

• Doctrine, Ritual, Community

• Faith, Hope, Charity

• Affiliation, Beliefs, Activity

• Prayer, Worship, Service

What might indicate an increase in religiosity following the pandemic?

• Higher donations to religious organizations

• More people affiliating with a religion

• Increased Google searches for religious texts

• More people attending weekly services