Approaches
Religion is largely used to continue gender inequality
Feminist Approach
Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism are examples--be careful!!
Religion
This Feminist argued that there has been a feminization of religion, but some leadership positions are still closed to women
Swatos
Levels of religious belief
Religiosity
What is the capital of Florida?
Religion is controlled by the ruling class but with the consent of the lower
Neo-Marxist Approach
Examples of Christian ones are: Baptist, Presbyterian, Catholic, Greek Orthodox
Denominations
This Functionalist argued that religion is an important component of society, instilling morals and values
Durkheim
This is the term for a religion that believes in just one god
Monotheistic
What is the oldest inhabited city in Florida?
St. Augustine
Religion placates the poor, telling them they will reap rewards after death, while it legitimizes the wealth of the upper class
Marxist Approach
Strict adherence to a religion; ISIS would be an example of a group that practices in this way
Fundamentalism
Weber argued that this denominations spurred the development of capitalism
Calvinism
The idea that people look around for what religion they like; religious should be seen as a business, not a belief system
Religious Consumerism, Spiritual Shopping
This Florida town was home to Ybor cigar factories that often traded with Cuba
Tampa
Religion provides community and social solidarity
Functionalist Approach
Similar to cults and sects, Scientology would be an example
New Religious Movements
Religion has largely declined
Bruce
Disenchantment / Disengagement
The Florida state bird is...
A mockingbird
It doesn't matter if religion is true or not, it only matters that people believe it is true
Postmodernist
This is the term for a branch of a major religion that is no longer accepted by the original branch because they are heretical
Sect
Bellah
This is a Christian Fundamentalist group that established the New Christian Right and seeks to remoralize society
Evangelical / Evangelist
On Florida's state flag, what does the red cross represent?
The cross of Saint Andrew