RLG210Y1 Lecture Notes - Parable Of The Lost Sheep, New Religious Movement, Jesus Movement

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12 Jun 2012
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Max weber the historical sociology of the world religion. Sought to establish the interconnections between economics, politics, war, religion, etc, as these interrelations shift and unfold in the course of shaping and driving human history. The importance of religiously determined systems of life regulation for economics, politics, warfare, art , the erotic, education and intellectual life, etc. Starting point: differing levels or degrees of religious aptitude or interest among individuals. Virtuoso or heroic religiosity everyday or mass religiosty . Basic orientation is that human seek supernatural support and aid so they may prosper and have a long life on earth (health, wealth, status, power, etc), and they seek assurances of advantages in an afterlife . There are far more prophets that become sociologicall successful some find teachings and not supporters. Humans prefer order, stability, the familiarity of routine.

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