Exam 15: Religion

For many mainline churches, the _____, which is the injunction to be an agent of social protest and social reform, is criticized because it is divisive, alienating some members who disagree with the position taken.

The term _____ means the preaching of the gospel with the intention of converting others.

Which of the following are characteristics of a church (as an ideal type) according to the chapter?

What is defined as a special charm or appeal that causes people to feel attracted and excited by someone (such as a sect leader or politician)?

Female clergy are _____ male clergy, even though women in the pulpit are generally more highly educated than their male counterparts.

Which of the following is the chapter's definition of religion?

Outsourcing is the practice of shifting work done domestically to an entity in another society. Today, according to the chapter, even some _____ are being outsourced to India, at a rate of about 90 cents each.

The two categories of fundamentalist Christians are ________ and ________.

Which term is defined as a religious legitimation for a situation that otherwise might cause guilt or anger (such as defeat in a war or the existence of poverty among affluence)?