Question 1

According to your text, the Goddess hypothesis which was popular in the 1970s and 80s has been criticized as lacking support by any real archeological evidence. The reason suggested for the popularity of this theory is:

Accepted Answer

The popularity of the Goddess hypothesis is suggested to be due to its social function in the present, rather than being supported by new evidence or widespread religious agreement.

Question 2

________ is the process by which sectors of society are removed from the domination of religious institutions and symbols.

Accepted Answer

Secularization

Question 3

The most distinctive trait of traditional religious life, Durkheim stipulated, is the division of all things into two opposite categories: the ________ (that which should be treated with awe) and the ________ (the ordinary or every day).

Accepted Answer

sacred; profane

Question 4

Which of the following statements regarding measuring religiosity is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

Designing accurate research instruments for measuring religiosity is complex due to the multifaceted nature of religious beliefs and practices.

Question 5

The carefully orchestrated and solemn acts of ritual have a disciplining effect on people, directing the attention of participants to the ideals and sentiments they share with their group. They are lifted for a time out of the limited horizon of their own personal preoccupations, and exposed through highly condensed symbols, gestures, and stories to an intuitive grasp of the collective wisdom of their society. Durkheim referred to this as the ________ conscience.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The carefully orchestrated and solemn acts of...

Question 6

Marx believed that the quest for religious virtue, which subdued the mind and distorted thinking like a powerful narcotic, was used by the dominant class to distract the working class from developing a critical appreciation of the real source of their deprivation. He thus characterized religion as "the ________ of the people".

Accepted Answer

The answer of Marx believed that the quest for religious...

Question 7

Which three founding fathers of sociology paid extensive and careful attention to the study of religion in their work?

Accepted Answer

Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim, and Max Weber are considered founding figures in sociology who extensively studied religion. Marx viewed religion as an "opiate of the masses," Durkheim analyzed religion as a social institution, and Weber examined the relationship between religion and economic behavior.

Question 8

According to Calvin's doctrine of ________, the ultimate status of believers, whether they are saved or damned, is something God has predetermined.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Calvin's doctrine of ________, the...

Question 9

________ definitions of religion focus on what religion "does," and they tend to be too broad and inclusive.

Accepted Answer

Functionalist definitions of religion focus on the role or function that religion plays in society, such as providing social cohesion or meaning, which can lead to definitions that are too broad and inclusive.

Question 10

According to Bibby, over the past 50 years Canada has become an increasingly ________ society.

Accepted Answer

Canada has become more secular over the past 50 years, with a decline in religious affiliation and attendance.

Question 11

In terms of measuring religiosity, researchers Glock and Stark recommended inquiring into at least eight dimensions of religious life. One of these dimensions was the ________.

Accepted Answer

Glock and Stark's model of religiosity includes the experiential dimension, which refers to the personal religious experiences and feelings of individuals.

Question 12

Ireland and Quebec are examples of cases in which religion or the lack of religion have been linked to ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ireland and Quebec are examples of cases...

Question 13

________ saw a greater purpose for religion in society. He believed religious beliefs and practices had protected the moral integrity of social relations in the past.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ saw a greater purpose for religion...

Question 14

In their theory of religious economies, Stark et al posited that the most important product that a religious firm marketed was a/an ________, a strategy for obtaining a reward of immense value at a later date.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In their theory of religious economies, Stark...

Question 15

________ religion is a term introduced by Luckmann to describe the kind of pervasive, non-institutionalized, and highly individualistic religiosity practiced by so many modern people.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ religion is a term introduced by...

Question 16

Tyler's definition of religion as the "belief in Spiritual beings" is an example of a/an ________ definition of religion, meaning that it emphasizes what religion "is" by attempting to define a crucial and universal feature of religious activity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tyler's definition of religion as the "belief...

Question 17

The process of what sociologists call institutional ________ not only stripped religious institutions of their manifest power in social affairs, but also subverted the many latent or unintended functions that religions have long performed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process of what sociologists call institutional...

Question 18

Caught up in the emotional and almost contagious energy of a crowd, people will often experience levels of enthusiasm, ecstasy, pride, and fear quite out of keeping with their solitary experience. Durkheim regarded this as a sense of collective ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Caught up in the emotional and almost...

Question 19

________ tend to be much more homogenous than churches in their membership, drawing disproportionately from the underprivileged elements of society.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ tend to be much more homogenous...

Question 20

________ argued that the ascetic impulse underlying capitalism might be the unique legacy of the Protestant Reformation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ argued that the ascetic impulse underlying...

Quiz 11: Religion