Exam 7: Divine Rights and Casting the Mighty From Their Thrones

Research on religious leaders' political activities has shown that a minister's social class has no impact on predicting whether or not they will engage in social activism.

Sociologists of religion and social movements argue that African American churches became prominent in the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s because

According to Max Weber,the religious beliefs that help to explain why poor people are largely powerless and marginalized in society are referred to as

The theory that kings and other rulers were only accountable to God for their actions is also referred to as

In what society was it believed that while rulers were appointed by God,they were required to support the welfare of the people or they would lose this divine appointment?

Which of the following represents the type of religious leader most likely to engage in social and political activism?

All of the following factors can limit the ability of religious groups,leaders,and resources to be a force for change in social movements except

Having a university education is one of the key factors that influence whether or not a religious leader will engage in social or political activism.

In a theodicy of dominance

When religion provides believers with sets of beliefs that explain the many negative aspects of human life and society,it is providing them with

In religious groups that have a formal power hierarchy,religious leaders are more likely to be able to engage in social and political issues.

According to James Wood's (1970)study of the impact of church governing structures,religious groups that are more democratic,or member-based,in their governing structure are most likely to be engaged in social and political movements.

In their preface to Pope's 1942 study of the role of local churches in labor conflicts in the textile industry,Peterson and Demerath argue which of the following are factors that shape the likelihood of religious groups becoming involved in social change movements?

Social movement leaders and participants are most likely to use religion to fight for change when they lack access to other formal ways to influence politics.

For most of the 19th century,which of the following does NOT reflect how most Christian churches responded to the social changes and inequalities resulting from industrialization?

In Christianity,___________________ was the first to officially argue that governments were instituted by God.

Which of the following are examples of social resources that religion can provide to movements attempting to change some part of society?

Karl Marx and Max Weber agreed that religion could encourage poor and oppressed groups in society to work to challenge their poverty and oppression and to change society.