3.4 - CONTENT - Religion and Community Cohesion Flashcards
What are the benefits of living in a multi-faith society?
- Experience different cultures.
- Discover a new religion.
- Increased tolerance between people, building community cohesion.
- Opportunities to gain Knowledge and understanding of other faiths.
- Strengthen existing faith.
Why should Jesus’ life and his teachings encourage Roman Catholics to promote racial harmony?
- Jesus was brought up in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural society where as a Jew, he was part of a minority group (30 percent were Jewish)
- Jesus rejected the narrow minded exclusivity preached by religious groups and told the people that the Kingdom of God was open to all.
- Jesus told the story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) where it is suggested that you should love your neighbour even if they are a stranger or an enemy, making no distinction between people of other religions or from other countries
- In the Bible, Jesus treated people from other races equally, healing a Roman Soldier and his treatment of the Samaritan woman at the well
Explain how attitudes to the roles of Men and Women have changed in the UK. (4 ways)
- Men used to go out to work while Women did jobs at home. Now both genders go to work.
- Women used to be in charge of looking after children. Now both Men and Women look after children.
- Women didn’t have as many rights and couldn’t vote. Now they have equal legal rights and are allowed to vote.
- Women were not used to take maternity leave and lost their jobs if they were pregnant. Now they are legally entitled to maternity pay.
Explain why Roman Catholics should promote racial harmony based on the demographic of the Church.
- the word ‘Catholic’ means universal and followers of the faith should want to spread it among many people
- 30 percent of the world’s population is Catholic and 70 percent are non-white and non-European
- This diversity is also reflected in its leadership, with cardinals and bishops from different areas of the world promoting Gospel values and unity between all faiths and races
- the increase and greater freedom in travel has changed the demographic of many UK parishes and the church should support people who want to continue to worship in a new country
Explain why attitudes to Men and Women have changed in the UK. (4 reasons)
- Two world wars have meant that women needed to fulfill “Male” jobs while they were away fighting.
- The Contraceptive pill means that women can plan childbirth and don’t need to interrupt careers.
- Political campaigns like the Suffragettes have fought for freedom and equal rights.
- The introduction of laws that promote and support women’s rights.
What are the problems/causes of conflict with living in a multi-faith society?
- Interfaith marriages (ie what wedding ceremony do you have)
- Conversion (people leaving/joining a different faith.
- Upbringing of children (what school should children go to).
- Friction between opposing beliefs/traditions (new values opposing the old ways of the existing population).
Give 4 Christian teachings that explain Christian attitudes to women.
- ” 9 I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, 10 but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God.11 A woman[a] should learn in quietness and full submission. 12 I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man;[b] she must be quiet. 13 For Adam was formed first, then Eve. 14 And Adam was not the one deceived; it was the woman who was deceived and became a sinner. 15 But women[c] will be saved through childbearing—if they continue in faith, love and holiness with propriety.” 1 Timothy 2:9-15
- ” So God created mankind in his own image,
in the image of God he created them;
male and female he created them.” Genesis 1:27 - ” 34 Women[f] should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says. 35 If they want to inquire about something, they should ask their own husbands at home; for it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church.” 1 Corinthians 14:34-35
- ” Many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to care for his needs.” Matthew 27:55
Give 4 Christian teachings that explain Christian attitudes to women.
- ” 9 I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, 10 but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God.
11 A woman[a] should learn in quietness and full submission. 12 I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man;[b] she must be quiet. 13 For Adam was formed first, then Eve. 14 And Adam was not the one deceived; it was the woman who was deceived and became a sinner. 15 But women[c] will be saved through childbearing—if they continue in faith, love and holiness with propriety.” 1 Timothy 2:9-15
- ” So God created mankind in his own image,
in the image of God he created them;
male and female he created them.” Genesis 1:27 - ” 34 Women[f] should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says. 35 If they want to inquire about something, they should ask their own husbands at home; for it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church.” 1 Corinthians 14:34-35
- ” Many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to care for his needs.” Matthew 27:55
What are the 3 attitudes that represent Christian views (or other regions such as Islam) towards other religions?
Pluralism-All Regions have the right to coexist and be respected as they all have their own individual merit and therefore shouldn’t be judged by others. (Church of England protestants)
Inclusivism-Accepts and acknowledges other religions paths but only believes Their region offers the full truth. (Roman Catholics)
Exclusivism-They believe there is only one way to God and that is their religious views. (Evangelical)
Explain how the Catholic Church helps to promote community cohesion in the UK.
They help asylum seekers and immigrants by…
- translating information leaflets into various languages
- helping people find accommodation
- providing legal advice and support
- providing English language courses
- celebrating mass in other languages
Explain how religions work together to promote community cohesion.
- some religions are developing interfaith marriage ceremonies
- the problem of bringing up children is being dealt with by encouraging them to be brought up in both faiths
- religions are trying to work together to share festivals and other religious times
- by having local events for a mixture of religions such as ‘inter-faith weeks’
- by creating inter-faith events in schools to encourage students to consider other religious perspectives and promote tolerance and inclusivism
Explain how the government promotes community cohesion in the UK.
- giving money to groups that are working on community cohesion
- appointing cabinet ministers and judges, etc. from ethnic minorities
- making community cohesion part of school lessons
- passing the Race Relations Act 2010 making it unlawful to discriminate against anyone
- setting up the Equality and Human Rights Commission to monitor laws on discrimination
Explain how issues from this entire topic have been presented in the media.
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Why do the Roman Catholic Church have a tradition of hospitality?
- Holy Family were uprooted several times from their community, e.g when they had to flee to Egypt to escape Herod after the birth of Jesus. The first people to worship and see Jesus were not his relatives but strangers
- The Church believes that the reasons why people are seeking to leave their community (whether legally or not) must always be kept in mind
Explain why Roman Catholics should help asylum seekers and immigrant workers
- The bible teaches us to recall that all humans are entitled to human dignity and rights as we are all made in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:27) The Catholic Church calls for this recognition in regards to immigrants.
- “I was a stranger and you did not invite me in” (MATTHEW 25:43)
-“Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.” (MATTHEW 25:40)
“Continue to love each other like brothers, and remember always to welcome strangers, for by doing this, some people have entertained angels without knowing it.” (HEBREWS 13:1-2)
-The Common Good and Catholic Social Teaching (1997) - ‘Christ taught us that our neighbour is universal, so loving our neighbour has global dimensions’; ‘we must oppose all forms of discrimination and racism’
