Exam 13: Religion

Fernanda's religion encouraged her to lead a life of "peace and harmony," but what she needed to do was to fight for more rights at work, where they were taking advantage of her kind nature. Which of the following theorists would argue that religion blinded Fernanda to other possibilities for change that could bring her happiness?

Since the early Protestant Reformation there have been and continue to be schisms. Most recently one Protestant faith has had a split over the ordination of gay ministers. What term do sociologists give to this unfolding process of creating new Protestant faiths?

In his term paper, Jacques argues that religion is and will continue to be an influential force in societies around the world. Which of the following would Jacques utilize as a framework for his writing?

Observers such as Rodney Stark think there is merit in thinking of religious groups as functioning much like companies operating in a religious market. To what extent do you think religious groups function like restaurants, with respect to their (a) different products, (b) clienteles, and (c) marketing efforts?

Compare and contrast Marx's, Weber's, and Durkheim's understanding of the role of religion in society.

According to recent Canadian research, there is a negative relationship between holding a belief in God and promoting traits such as honesty, concern for others, and politeness.

Who advocated the view that religious ideas are important, regardless of their verifiability?

What are the three dominant person-centred explanations of religious commitment? Give a short description of each.

In the Indian state of Orissa live the Dongria, who believe the mountain they live on is their god. The Dongria see the bauxite under their mountain, although threatening to their deity, as only a practical interest of the aluminum company that wants to mine the bauxite. What sociological term best depicts the Dongria view of bauxite?

Susan went to church with her family every week when she lived at home. After moving out to attend university, Susan rarely went to church and began to question some of the principles of her religion. According to the text, what could be a primary factor leading to her new attitude toward her religion?

One person at a community meeting was heard to say, "We don't mind if they practise their religion, but we don't want their religious centre in our town." Which of the following societal consequences of religious diversity in Canada is this statement an example of?

However personal our religious beliefs may be, what can we conclude about personal religiosity?

What did Canadian census data of 2001 reveal about faith affiliations in Canada?

Utilizing national survey polls, Canadian researchers have discovered that the no-religion category appears to be a temporary residence for most people.

What were the findings of Project Canada about the religiously committed?

Atheist author, lecturer, scientific naturalist, and evolutionary apologist Richard Dawkins gives a lecture in which he espouses the view that humanity was not created by a supernatural being, but that humans can still be moral and have purpose and meaning in their lives. What label best fits Dawkins's views?

Which of the following changing aspects of religion/society would Christian moral innovation be most uniformly opposed to?

How would Émile Durkheim describe the way the faithful experience religion and the supernatural?

Today in places such as Iran and the United States, there is an increased fusion between politics and religion.

What appears to be a necessary factor in causing religiosity, although it is not enough to cause religiosity on its own?