Religion in the World (AQA A-Level Sociology): Flashcards

Religion losing influence as society modernises

Reduction of 'social importance' of religious beliefs

Technology, rationality & bureaucracy would dominate

Decreased by over 1 million people

Diversity in types of religious organisations & beliefs

Sacred becoming important again (e.g. New Age movements)

Supernatural belief having less force in society

Magic & myth becoming less important in modern society

Church has fewer functions as society becomes specialised

Church separated from state, resulting in less influence

Marginalisation, particularism & universalism

Theory too Eurocentric; religion growing globally

Latin America, Africa & Asia (poorer parts)

Literal interpretation of religious texts with strict rules

Provides simple, reliable worldview amid globalisation