Exam 14: Religion

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.

Since the 1980s,which group has contributed most of the growth to Hindu,Sikh,Muslim,and Buddhist groups in Canada?

Jan stopped attending the church in which she was raised,claiming that the church members were too old fashioned and dull.Her friend,Judson,convinced her to attend a religious meeting with him.Jan soon became a member of this faith community,quickly becoming involved in devotional group sessions prior to service and the twice weekly scripture studies.When asked why she devotes so much time to this group,she replies that the love and support given by the other members keeps her coming back.What aspects of this new faith drew Janice to her conversion?

Imagine that you were designing a questionnaire to ascertain the "religiosity" of your sociology classmates.What questions would you ask,and why?

What did 2011 National Household Survey reveal about faith affiliations in Canada?

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

Janice decided to leave the church she was raised in because the membership were preoccupied with the traditions of generations past and refused to evolve with the times.She then converted to a group that called itself a faith community where she,as a single mother,felt supported and loved.What aspects of this new faith drew Janice to her conversion?

Over time,what has religion shown that it can do locally,nationally,and globally?

The congregation was facing declining membership and realized that if the trend continued,they would soon be faced with problems paying the mortgage on the building.In order to attract new members,they implemented a variety of programs such as free childcare while parents were attending services,free week-long summer camps for school-aged children of members,and a variety of youth programs throughout the year.What model did this congregation adopt to increase their membership?

John digs ditches for a living.On the weekends he is very active in his prayer group,organizing home visits to the elderly and infirm.Which situation is helping John be content with his life?

How did Durkheim refer to the supernatural elements of religions?

What religious/sociological thesis suggests that industrialization and postmodernity have contributed to the decline of religions?

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 societal consequence of religious diversity in Canada is this statement an example of?

Tania's parents died in a car crash when she was 18 years old.She often asked herself why she had to suffer when none of her friends had to go through such a terrible experience so young.What component associated with religiosity is Tania's questioning an example of?

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

In a sociology class,Janette was asked to offer Marx's perspective of religion in one sentence.Which of the following would she say?

What trend is found among Canadians claiming to have no religion?

Durkheim has argued that religion functions primarily to integrate societies.What is the role of religion in fostering social cohesion in Canada? Could religion be seen as a dysfunction? Why?

According to the text,what is an area of religious experience that sociologists can address?

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