RELIGION AND THEOLOGY

Religion and Theology

Religion and Theology

Introduction

A religion is a set of beliefs, the practices and rituals common to many human beings, which define the relationship of man with the sacred, and therefore a part of understanding the world. There have been numerous religions and mythologies on Earth, each with its particular characteristics.

Religion and culture of civilization behavior have not ceased to be a controversy between different human societies that aspire to an era of peace and civilization continued to entrench the principle of coexistence between the appropriate cultures.

Television is one of the media have the greatest influence in the lives of people and therefore, it lead to the unstable beliefs, norms and practices.

The influence of television on Top Gear fans depends on several factors: the number of hours spent watching television, their age, personality, the fact of watching TV alone or with adults, and finally the discussions they have or not with their parents on the content viewed.

The cultural group of car enthusiasts, therefore, can be considered as a typified religious group. The reason is the influence of media on everyday life has become a topic of importance (Clark, 2003).

Literature review

In today's society the media and its television shows are increasingly present in our lives. For almost a century, radio and television, and now the Internet, are added to the press which dates even longer. It is therefore, necessary to consider the influence, good or bad, of the media on us and our thinking.

The media are involved in different aspects of our daily lives. They influence political decisions and consumer choices, they promote health and civil rights, but they can also encourage risky behavior or unhealthy lifestyles.

The influence of media on everyday life has become a topic of importance. Many intellectuals, but also educators and parents have been actively campaigning for and awareness and developing a body of knowledge on the problem with a particular attention to subgroups of the population especially children.

To minimize the potential negative effects of television shows, it is important to understand the influence that it can have on the individuals.

Top Gear is emblematic of the emission BBC, broadcast on television channel BBC Two. Launched in 1977, she knows to this day a great success. The show is devoted to cars and motor racing. The BBC also publishes a magazine TopGear at United Kingdom. In France, the show airs on the Discovery Channel. Top Gear is also in the United States, Australia and recently in Russia. Therefore, due to huge penetration in the mass media, this show promotes the culture of “Car enthusiasts”. The target audience of the Top Gear promotes the culture of “Petrol Head” through extensive emotional attachment of the audiences with this program. The Top Gear has emerged the new religion in its target audiences which can be called as “Car Enthusiast Religion” (Horton, 1965).

Methodology

The data collection method used will base on the “Top Gear Church”. Therefore, it this source will comprehend the relationship between the Top Gear ...