Religion Glossary and Beliefs Key Terms 0.0 / 5 ? SociologyReligion and beliefsA2/A-levelAQA Created by: Tayabah01Created on: 12-09-16 22:08 Kendal Project (2000) 2 year study - how far traditional religion has declined how far new spirituality grown and compensated- Heelas & Woodhead 1 of 14 Latent When something is hidden but may emerge in the future 2 of 14 Legitimation Process by which power and control by dominant social group justified through religion 3 of 14 Liberation Theology Movement emerged within Catholic Church in Latin America in 1960's - strong commitment to poor and opposition to military dictatorships 4 of 14 Liberation Theology Religious doctrines used to bring about social freedom for oppressed groups 5 of 14 Manifest Function Intended purpose of something - religion provides comfort guidance and explanation 6 of 14 Marginality Wallis - reason why people join sects - isolated from society, sects draw poor members, tend to arise in groups marginal in society 7 of 14 Materialism Marxist - ideas alone not enough to bring about social change, material circumstances must be developed for it to occur 8 of 14 Mechanical Solidarity Durkheim - pre industrial societies where community more important than individual 9 of 14 Meta narrative Postmodernists dont believe this exists - no universal truth out there 10 of 14 Metaphysical realm refers to spiritual world - realm beyond physical world, cannot be observed or measuredE 11 of 14 Modenarian Groups that expect Gods intervention to change the worlds 12 of 14 Modernity Modern world includes industrialisation and urbanization 13 of 14 Modernity Modern times referrint to period of science and Enlightenment 14 of 14
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