ANTHROP 1AB3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Cargo Cult, Ethnocentrism, Spiritualism

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Anthropology
• Course: ANTHROP 1AB3
• Professor: Karen Mc Garry

Document Summary

All religions begin as revitalization movements deliberate, organized, conscious effort by some members of society to create a more satisfying culture. Period of increased stress or dissatisfaction within a culture. Revitalization of old ways teachings, beliefs, myths, songs, images, etc. Integration of new ideas and beliefs to form a new religious tradition that is often a blend of existing/ old and new ideas. Routenization doctrine, myth, rules, hierarchies, large following. Jewish people -- religious persecution at hands of roman colonizers. Jesus emerges as charismatic leader/saviour persuasive, eloquent, and gathers a following of disciples . Gradually expands, attracts more followers and becomes routinized. Involve syncretism (or a blending of spiritual beliefs and traditions from two or more cultural traditions) Represent an example of a revitalization movement. Today"s article by peter worseley note that it was originally published in 1959 note the ethnocentric language used.