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CLEP Intro to Sociology

Category - Religious Inst

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Max Weber studied how religions that forbid materialism work in societies like the United States, where the economic system is based in part on having the most material goods. What did he decide was the connection between these seemingly different ideals?
  1. There was no connection.
  2. The Protestant ethic
  3. Growing atheism
  4. Tithing
  5. Collective consciousness
Explanation
Answer: B - Max Weber believed that the Protestant ethic explained the connection between the dual existence of capitalism and the Protestant religion in the United States. The Protestant religion emphasizes hard work, which in a capitalist society is measured in monetary rewards. Tithing is the act of giving a percentage of your income to your church.
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