W5.2 April 5 (Fri) - Song Seo Yoon

 1. Summary

This class discusses the evolution and historical impact of religion, the concepts and characteristics of religious sociology, and changes in the perception of religion around the world. In Korea, religion is constantly changing and Buddhism is declining, while the number of people who believe in Christianity is gradually increasing. Most Latin Americans believe in Catholicism, and China has higher religious diversity. The larger the countries, the higher the religious diversity and the darker the color. Religious distrusts were often executed in the past in relation to changes in the perception of religion, but their importance is decreasing today. Religious belief is free and there is little unreasonable restriction about religion. However, some countries still enforce religious laws.

2. What did I learn

The above class gave us a thorough understanding of religious sociology. It was discovered that religious people had a higher fertility rate than non-religious people among religious believers. Additionally, the wealthier or developed countries are, the less religious they have and the less they have a strong faith in religion. However, there is an exception to this: in the United States, there are many religious people who belong to rich countries.

3. question

Regarding today's religious sociology, are there any debates or opinions you would like to discuss other than secularization and globalization?

Comments

  1. haeinApril 7, 2024 at 4:26 AM

    To answer your question, in addition to the secularization and globalization of today's sociology of religion, I would like to know and discuss how the sociology of religion is currently being used. The sociology of religion has probably developed more than in the past, and I would like to know how it is currently used.

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  2. Sihoon-LeeApril 7, 2024 at 4:38 AM

    I believe that among the issues to be discussed in a modern religious society is the respect of religious cultures. In Islam, for example, there is honor killing, where a father kills his daughter for family honor. Is this behavior acceptable in the name of respecting religious culture? This is a conflict between religious respect and basic human rights. While it's clear what values are important, people with strong religious beliefs may disagree. So, is it right to sanction them? Sanctioning them could ultimately lead to sanctions against whole religious beliefs.

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  3. Heo jong yeolApril 7, 2024 at 6:24 AM

    Your summary effectively captures the global evolution of religion, including intriguing observations about the correlation between wealth and religious belief. To enhance your post, consider delving deeper into the reasons behind observed trends, such as the intersection of economic development, education, and religious adherence.

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