1. Neo-Marxism

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Maduro (1982)
Where there is no other outlet for grievances, the church can provide guidance for the oppressed

6. 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?

7. Evaluation addresses weaknesses of Marxist theory
E.g. Admitting that religion can actually open eyes of the oppressed… encouraging them to take action!

8. Evaluation Logical sense E.g. - Religion has often supported
the powerful
- Religion has often provided
comfort to the oppressed

9. Exam Questions Identify and explain 3 way in (6 marks)
Identify and explain 3 ways in which Neo Marxism
sin