RLG100Y1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Westernization, Postcolonialism
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Literalism or decision to view sources as primary (selective process) Another way to view technology as a feature of globalization. Migration spreads cultural globally, technology brings back everyone. Decode the idea that religions are paradoxical global unities appearing through diversity . I. e. islam is viewed differently in parts of the world. Religion are viewed in different ways by different people. Unpack: the new understanding religion saw different religions and not just religious differences. (239) Religion differences: differences within a religion (i. e. 2 christians debating between practice of religion) Yes: west has a large media impact on a global stage. No: east religion has impact on mediation such as meditation. All 21st century religions are new because the definition of religion is changing. Spirituality: individual form of religion, it does not mean religious. Can be viewed as a reaction against globalization and homogeneity.
