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Neo-Marxism
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Maduro (1982) Religion isn’t always a conservative force
Religion can actually be revolutionary! Religion is one of the main available channels to bring about a social revolution
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Maduro (1982) Also supports idea of relative autonomy
Church can provide guidance for the oppressed in their struggle with ruling class E.g. Latin America
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Maduro (1982) E.g. Catholicism in South America
Catholic priests criticize + act against ruling class / bourgeoisie interests Oppressed people are banned from protesting Put pressure on priests to take up their cause / fight their corner
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Maduro (1982) Where there is no other outlet for grievances, the church can provide guidance for the oppressed
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Bryan Turner- Materialist theory of religion
Turner argues that religion does not have a universal role (as Marx suggests) Turner rejects the view that religion was important for controlling the poor. He argues that it was actually more important for rich- how?
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Evaluation addresses weaknesses of Marxist theory
E.g. Admitting that religion can actually open eyes of the oppressed… encouraging them to take action!
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Evaluation Logical sense E.g. - Religion has often supported
the powerful - Religion has often provided comfort to the oppressed
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Exam Questions Identify and explain 3 way in (6 marks)
Identify and explain 3 ways in which Neo Marxism sin
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