AOS 3 SAC Revision Flashcards
government policy
(example/positives and negatives)
a government policy describes a course of action, creating a beginning for change. These policies aren’t laws but can influence or lead to creation of them.
pluralism
(example/ pos &neg)
diverse society where each individual has rights, freedom and safety to practice their own religion
secular
(example/pos &neg)
having no connection to religion or spiritual matters
secularism
(example/ pos&neg)
principal of seeking to conduct human affairs without involvement of religion
multiculturalism
(example/ pos &neg)
the view that cultures, races and ethnicities, particularly minority groups deserve acknowledgement
the presence of many distinct or ethnic groups in a society
individual identity
individual: a person’s sense of self, including religious ideas, values and beliefs
eg. bar/bat mitzvah/ morning prayer/ shabbat
collective identity
describes the religious beliefs, feelings or ideas of a group of people working towards a common goal, necessary for development of collective identity
what is ecumenism?
is the movement for all christian cultures to become united in their belief in Christ and through faith
Ecumenism in Australia (3 main events)
- 1977 formation of the United Church
- The NSW Ecumenical Council
- National council of Church in Australia
Interfaith dialogue
is the meeting of different religions in an environment of freedom and openness. It involves listening to the other and attempting to understand their views while offering your own.
eg. Australian Intercultural Society
What was the holocaust?
the government-approved, organised genocide of over 6 million European Jews from the years 1939 to 1945 roughly
two government policies
the australian immigration policy 1901
and the terra nulius policy 1788
