sociology of religion

1-the “securaliztion” paradigm 

Your text spends a fair amount of time discussing the “securaliztion paradigm” what are the key points emphasized in chapter 2 about this paradigm? 

2- how would you contrast this with Rosabeth kanter’s description of religious socialization as indicated in the supplemental reading material for this chapter? 

3-conversion,brainwashing 

“Brainwashing and new religious movements. As your pour through this chapter, hat’s your take on all this? In your response consider various types of commitments individuals have, and consider as well, the “rational choice model”