Exam 16: Religion

Minka has received several flyers in her mailbox from different community churches, urging her to come out for pizza nights and evening services or to religiously themed movie nights. Which of the following concepts is reflected in this situation?

What would Durkheim call the situation where people engage in collective, public worship in a prescribed and orderly manner?

Greg believes in the edict to "love thy neighbour" and that his personal relationship with God is highly important. According to the textbook, what religion does Greg subscribe to?

Compare and contrast the secularization and the revised secularization theses.

John believes that he will be granted entrance to Heaven as one of God's chosen if he lives simply, works hard, and saves his money. What do John's ideas reflect?

Among the religious, which of the following groups is most likely to report an increase in participation today?

A small group broke away from a larger religious group to become independent in order to focus on their faith. According to Weber, what characteristics will develop over time within the smaller group?

In the textbook, what was stated to be Canada's "national religion"?

Monthly-plus church attendance is highest for which of the following age groups?

The two main concepts discussed within the market theory of religion are consumerism and totems.

In Durkheimian terms, what is the Vancouver Canucks' logo?

Which theorist believed that religion was the opiate of the masses?

What did Durkheim call objects that represent the sacred?

Roman Catholicism in Canada, Judaism in Israel, and Hinduism in India are all examples of which of the following?

A young seeker of enlightenment finds the older, established faith communities dull and unappealing, and is enticed by a recently formed organization called New Faith, an eclectic synthesis of spiritual ideals and meditative practices. What term do sociologists have for such new faith communities?

Shelia feels a deep connection with God and attends worship services each week. She also teaches Sunday school to the children after the services, and she prays daily. In sociological terms, what do these things indicate?

What term is used to denote a bureaucratic religious organization that is accepted within the culture and society?

Émile Durkheim claimed that the everyday world is part of the sacred, while the religious transcendent world is part of the profane.

In the past, organized religion was the most important agent of socialization for children, except for the family. Today, what has replaced religion as a major and important agent of childhood socialization?

Bobbi argues that religions today are nothing but suppliers of various services. She points to the counselling and social networking that many churches offer as proof of her views. Which model are her views central to?