Christianity and the Challenge of Secularisation (AQA A-Level Religious Studies): Flashcards
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Materialistic values
Materialistic values
Success judged by wealth/possessions, not character
Religious materialism
Religious materialism
Wealth seen as gift or blessing from God
Secular materialism
Secular materialism
Wealth unconnected to God; success = material gain only
Jesus' 2 types of treasure
Jesus' 2 types of treasure
Earthly (material wealth) vs heavenly (spiritual virtues)
Early church communal living
Early church communal living
Believers shared all possessions with one another
Monasticism start & practice
Monasticism start & practice
4th century; renouncing personal wealth for poverty/simplicity
Capitalism definition
Capitalism definition
System where individuals/businesses control wealth for profit
Prosperity Gospel
Prosperity Gospel
Views wealth as God's reward for strong faith & good works
Tithing
Tithing
Donating 1/10 of income to church for projects/poverty relief
Bruderhof communities practice
Bruderhof communities practice
Members renounce private property & share everything in common