In the past, traditional religious institutions have claimed a concept that involves their religion holding the whole truth, what is it called?
A Monopoly of Truth - their religion offers the only truth
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Tradtional religions are considered to be big stories, what is the name of this?
Meta-narratives
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How do postmodernists view traditional religions?
Outdated and old fashioned
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Example of traditional religions not being able to explain postmodern society
Catholic Church opposes, homosexuality however most people don't have an issue with it and see gays as normal
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Truth is....?
Relative
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Postmods argue that there is no one religion offering one truth there are lots, and it's people choice to chose what they believe. What is this called?
Religious Pluralism
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Does religious pluralism undermine faith?
Yes, religions competeing against each other causes them to lack credibillity
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Religion is no longer pure, sociological term?
Syncretic
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Religion has now become more indivdualised, what does this mean?
Tailored to the needs of individuals, beliefs that work for them in their personal lives
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What is the DIY Cocktail?
individuals take bits and pieces from different religions and mash them together to make their own belief system
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What is a Spiritual Shopper?
shopping around for a religion that suits your personal tastes and identities. Shops at the 'religious marketplace' as religion has become a consumer product like everything else
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What is a criticism of postmodernism?
There has not been a decline in all religions. ie. Islam is the fastest growing religion in the UK
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Tradtional religions are considered to be big stories, what is the name of this?
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Meta-narratives
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How do postmodernists view traditional religions?
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Card 4
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Example of traditional religions not being able to explain postmodern society
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