Max weber regarded christianity as a salvation religion in which human beings can be "saved" if they follow its moral tenets. according to him, eastern religions differ from christianity in that they:

a. focus on true spiritual concerns and so require that followers accept all of the beliefs of the religion

b. demand a constant struggle against sin and therefore lead to revolt

c. tend to lack emotional dynamism and cultivate an attitude of passivity or acceptance

d. focus on economic progress rather than moral tenets

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Jillian Grimes

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23 June, 11:02

Max weber regarded christianity as a salvation religion in which human beings can be "saved" if they follow its moral tenets. according to him, eastern religions differ from christianity in that they:

a. focus on true spiritual concerns and so require that followers accept all of the beliefs of the religion

b. demand a constant struggle against sin and therefore lead to revolt

c. tend to lack emotional dynamism and cultivate an attitude of passivity or acceptance

d. focus on economic progress rather than moral tenets

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Jaylynn Grant · Answer 1

I believe the answer is: tend to lack emotional dynamism and cultivate an attitude of passivity or acceptance

Weber argued that one characteristic that could b found among eastern religions is the concept of completely removing oneself from any worldly desire in order to fully be enlightened.

He believed that such religion would cultivate the attitude that prevent the people from constantly make effort to overcome the problems that happen to their life and society.