New Age Concepts Quiz

What are NAMs often similar to, according to the text?

• Political parties

• Cults

• Educational institutions

• Sports teams

What is a common theme that characterizes the New Age, as mentioned by Heelas (1996)?

• Materialism

• Self-spirituality

• Technological advancement

• Economic growth

According to Heelas (2008), approximately how many New Age activities are there?

• 500

• 1,000

• 2,000

• 5,000

What does the New Age reject, according to the text?

• Personal experience

• Spiritual authority of external sources

• Inner world exploration

• Meditation practices

What does John Drane (1999) argue is a feature of postmodern society?

• Increased faith in experts

• Loss of faith in meta-narratives

• Growth of organized religion

• Emphasis on traditional values

According to Bruce (1995), what is the New Age a feature of?

• Ancient society

• Modern society

• Postmodern society

• Prehistoric society

What does Bruce see as typical of religion in late modern society?

• Strict adherence to tradition

• Pick and mix spiritual shopping

• Complete rejection of spirituality

• Uniform religious practices

What does the New Age provide in modern society, according to the text?

• A sense of certainty and truth

• Economic stability

• Political power

• Technological innovation

What leads to the decline of organized religion, as mentioned in the text?

• Increased church attendance

• Secularisation

• Growth of traditional beliefs

• Technological advancements

Where is the New Age strongest in the USA, according to the text?

• New York

• Texas

• California

• Florida