Dialogue Flashcards
is britain christian country discuss
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
what is secularisation
idea that religious beliefs, practices and organisations are becoming less important. happens over time
what is humanism
a way of seeing and reacting to the world using science, logic and rejecting religious beliefs
what 3 principals do humanists have
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
what do british humanist association campaign for
removal of 26 bishops from house of lords and abolishing faith schools
arguments for church schools
parents should choose schools that share their values
religious groups pay for the education
arguments against church schools
humanists oppose as public money should not be going to support religions
places allocated by religion, therefore religious people have an educational advantage
clash/agreement between religion and secular values in education
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
clashes between religion tradition and secular laws on marriage
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
clashes and agreements on equality
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
what is active euthanasia
deliberate act of ending someones life to end their suffering
what is passive euthanasia
ending of treatment so the persons life ends
clashes and agreements on medical ethics
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
what is exclusivism
view only one religion is true and others are false
what is inclusivism
christianity has the whole truth, but some religions may have other truths that lead to salvation
what is pluralism
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
what is salvation
jesus sacrificed himself to rid us of sin
what is ecumenism
example of intra faith communication. attempt to bring unity of christian churches, bridge gap between demoninations
example of ecumenism
world council of churches- establishing global fellowship of churches and deeper understanding of each other
catholic not member of wcc
what is inter faith dialogue
understanding differences between people of different religions and communicate
what is intra faith dialogue
understanding differences in same religion- different denominations
what is proselytisation
idea that it is a requirement to tell others about the religion and convert them
who are agnostics
those who believe it is impossible to know whether or not god exists- some are humanists
what do humanists and secularists believe
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
clashes and agreements between humanists, secularists, atheists and secularists discuss
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
