Dialogue

Question 1

is britain christian country discuss

Answer 1

yes- queen head of state and head of church
26 bishops sit in house of laws, help approve laws
bank holidays around christianity- christmas
marriage

no- uk multi faith, muslims, hindiusm etc
people not aware of religious origins

Question 2

what is secularisation

Answer 2

idea that religious beliefs, practices and organisations are becoming less important. happens over time

Question 3

what is humanism

Answer 3

a way of seeing and reacting to the world using science, logic and rejecting religious beliefs

Question 4

what 3 principals do humanists have

Answer 4

scientific view of universe rejecting belief in supernatural
concern for welfare of humans based on reason not divine authority
need for everyone to have meaning in their life without belief in life after death

Question 5

what do british humanist association campaign for

Answer 5

removal of 26 bishops from house of lords and abolishing faith schools

Question 6

arguments for church schools

Answer 6

parents should choose schools that share their values

religious groups pay for the education

Question 7

arguments against church schools

Answer 7

humanists oppose as public money should not be going to support religions
places allocated by religion, therefore religious people have an educational advantage

Question 8

clash/agreement between religion and secular values in education

Answer 8

agree- national secular society not against religion itself
secularists believe children should choose their own religions

Disagree- national secular society against religion being promoted in state schools
parents should have a choice in their childs education
faith schools may teach faith based science- nss disagree with

Question 9

clashes between religion tradition and secular laws on marriage

Answer 9

agree- marriage important and usually have church weddings.
consent important in marriage, churches oppose forced marriage
divorce necessary in abuse etc

Disagree- religions encourage arranged marriages
churches oppose same sex marriage
catholics unable to remarry

Question 10

clashes and agreements on equality

Answer 10

agree- church of england allows women as priests
equality act- humans made in image of gof

Disagree- priests and nuns exempt from equality act
st paul inequality towards women
women not allowed to be priests

Question 11

what is active euthanasia

Answer 11

deliberate act of ending someones life to end their suffering

Question 12

what is passive euthanasia

Answer 12

ending of treatment so the persons life ends

Question 13

clashes and agreements on medical ethics

Answer 13

agree- human life important
church of england accepts abortion
christians agree with genetic manipulation ro cure
artificial insemniation

Disagree- euthanasia not murder
people have complete control of their lives
conception only through sex
against all forms of cloning

Question 14

what is exclusivism

Answer 14

view only one religion is true and others are false

Question 15

what is inclusivism

Answer 15

christianity has the whole truth, but some religions may have other truths that lead to salvation

Question 16

what is pluralism

Answer 16

rejects idea that god reveals himself only through jesus. rejects inclusivism and exclusivism. all religions have truth of god but understand him in different ways

Question 17

what is salvation

Answer 17

jesus sacrificed himself to rid us of sin

Question 18

what is ecumenism

Answer 18

example of intra faith communication. attempt to bring unity of christian churches, bridge gap between demoninations

Question 19

example of ecumenism

Answer 19

world council of churches- establishing global fellowship of churches and deeper understanding of each other
catholic not member of wcc

Question 20

what is inter faith dialogue

Answer 20

understanding differences between people of different religions and communicate

Question 21

what is intra faith dialogue

Answer 21

understanding differences in same religion- different denominations

Question 22

what is proselytisation

Answer 22

idea that it is a requirement to tell others about the religion and convert them

Question 23

who are agnostics

Answer 23

those who believe it is impossible to know whether or not god exists- some are humanists

Question 24

what do humanists and secularists believe

Answer 24

secularists- everyone has the right to freedom of belief agree that religion should not get any special treatment

humanists- equal treatment of everyone, universe can be explained through science

Question 25

clashes and agreements between humanists, secularists, atheists and secularists discuss

Answer 25

agree- humans have a moral sense and capacity to behave morally
support needy in charitable giving
promote peace over war
protect the environment

disagree- support needy as moral duty from god
morality comes from god
christians stewards so have to protect the environment