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What does it do?

An iceberg...

"By vicarious, I mean the notion of religion performed by an active minority but on behalf of a much larger

number, who (implicitly at least) not only

understand, but, quite clearly, approve of what the minority is doing."

Davie. G (2000)

• performing ritual on behalf of others

The best example of this is infant baptism - which is now an accepted social norm rather than a religious one.

We also turn to religion for certian ceremonies; weddings and funerals; even if we are not religious.

What is it?

How does it 'work'?

Further

A good way to see this is to look at examples in practice.

Jade Goody

Princess Diana

Kenny

• believing on behalf of others.

Church leaders and church goers are seen as 'holding the faith' for us all, maintaining societies moral standards and being held to account by us when they get it wrong.

How does it work?

Can we explain it?

Can we illustrate it?

Can we see it at work?

Do we think it is a good or a bad thing?

and finally...

Also...

• by offering space for the vicarious debate of unresolved issues (understanding sexualities, bioethical

issues etc)

Issues that we do not want to address 'out loud' can be debated safely by church leaders and church goers and we do not need to get involved.

We also have someone to blame.

• embodying moral codes on behalf of others

We expect more of church leaders and church goers, we expect certain standards of behaviour and we expect more of them than we do of ourselves - they are almost the our moral compass.

Vicarious Religion

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