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Dialogue from a Muslim perspective. Flashcards

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Why do people believe the UK is secular?

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Because the proportion of Christians is reducing and atheists are growing.

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When does the Church of England date back to?

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The 16th century.

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Who reformed the church and when?

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Henry VIII in the 1530s.

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What is the King/Queen called?

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The defender of faith

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What does the catholic church forbid its bishops to do?

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Take part in politics.

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Sunday assembly.

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-Started by Sanderson Jones and Pippa Evans.
-Wanted something like a church but secular-includes everyone.
-first took place in January 2013.-200 ppl showed up.
-68 Sunday assembly chapters in 8 countries.
-Come together as a community sing etc.

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Who crowns the monarch?

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The Archbishop of Canterbury.

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What are the monarch’s responsibilities?

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-Approves senior clerics who consider a list by the church.
-The PM cannot resign without the monarch’s permission.
-Opens new sessions of the Synod.
-Keep her vows made at the coronation.

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Is Wales part of the Church of England?

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Part of it but in the 20th century it was disestablished due to Henry.

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Are Scotland and Northern Ireland part of the Church of England?

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No. They have their own church.

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When is the national service of remembrance and what is it for?

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Early November. For those who fought in the two wars. Includes Christian prayers/hymns.

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How many public holidays are there and how many of them are Christian?

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8 holidays. 4 of them are Christian.
Good Friday, Easter Monday, and Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

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Who founded the first schools?

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The church and it was attached to cathedrals/monasteries.

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What fraction of schools in the Uk are faith schools?

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1/3.

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What do some people say about faith schools?

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That you should fund it yourself and not expect the state to fund for a higher education.

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Why do some faith schools hold prejudice?

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Because the pupil is not from the same faith or they are poor and do not represent them.

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What does Max Webber describe secularisation as?

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He describes it as the disenchantment of the world.

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What does the National Secular Society believe?

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They believe there should be a clear distinction between state and church. They stand against the promotion of religion within law and institutions. Nobody should be forced to follow a religion.
-Believe in Freedom of belief/expression.

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How much has the church declined in followers?

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In 1983 40% followed the church and in 2014 only 17% did..

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How much has the Muslim population increased?

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In 1983 it was 0.5% and in 2014 it was 5%.

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How much has atheism grown? (percent wise.)

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Form 31% in 1983 to 49% in 2014.

22
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Where is Christianity still strong?

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Rome, Latin America and the USA.

23
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What does euthanasia mean?

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The right to die.

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What are active and passive euthanasia?

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Active is ending s life with deliberate action eg injections. Passive is withholding/withdrawal of medical treatment, turning off a life support machine, etc.
Passive is legal in the Uk.

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What does a Muslim belive about life?

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Life is sacred and a gift from God and only Allah can take it away. Wrong to request to end life before Allah does as it goes against Allahs plan for that life.

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Quran 3-145.

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“No soul may die except with God’s permission at a predestined time.”

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Quran 2:155-6.

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And We will surely test you with something of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits, but give good tidings to the patient, Who, when disaster strikes them, say, “Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return.”

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Hadith Bukhari 78.647.

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“whoever commits suicide with something, will be punished with the same thing in the (Hell) Fire”.

29
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When do Muslims accept passive euthanasia?

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When there is no hope of survival left.

30
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When is abortion allowed in Islam?

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24 weeks before the pregnancy but there are instances that you can abort if after 24 weeks eg the mother’s life is at risk or if the child is severely disabled.

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Quran 17:31

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“And do not kill your children for fear of poverty. We provide for them and for you. Indeed, their killing is ever a great sin.”

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When do Muslims believe ensoulment occurs?

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120 days after pregnancy whereas others say 40. After this abortion is seen as murder.

33
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Genetic engineering in Islam.

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Rejected in Islam as life is a gift. Only used to produce medicine or to alleviate suffering/illness.

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Somatic cell therapy.

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Muslims called to provide care/relief.
Cell therapy may offer new/better cures for diseases.
Many believe Allah has given humans the knowledge to develop treatment.
Some believe this life is a test and suffering is part of the test.
Refer to the Quran “Believers, fortify yourselves with patience and prayer. Allah is with those who are patient”.

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Germ line therapy.

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Devolping treatments mean future generations do not suffer showing that you follow Islam. Muslims think the embryo doesn’t have a soul until later-support genetic manipulation.
-Some consider the unknown risks.
-Consider it their role to prevent harm to the future generation.
-Also going against Allah’s plan.

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Saviour siblings.

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-Muslims taught to be kind/compassionate. Helping to save the life of a suffering of a sibling would follow these teachings.
Some argue intention of saviour sibling is good.
-Some believe Allah has given humans knowledge to do this.

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Is using pre-implantation genetic screening allowed in the UK?

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No. It is illegal. Only allowed when there is a medical need for this to happen.

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What is humanism?

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A non-religious approach to life.Product of 2500 years of human thought/conversation about how humans should live. Humans are responsible for the life they live.

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What do humanists campaign for?

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A secular state which gives everybody freedom of belief so no religion/belief would give anyone a privilege. They fight against injustice.

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Do humanists believe in life after death?

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No. Don’t believe in divine justice the only justice is on this earth.

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What is inter-faith dialogue?

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Communication between different religious groups Supporters say understanding other religions would lead to less tension, prejudice and discrimination.

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What are the aims of inter-faith dialogue?

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-Different faiths from friendships/social ties.
-Opportunities to learn about other’s faith.
-Promoting multi-faith events locally.
-Helping those in need.

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What is intra-faith dialogue?

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It refers to differing practices within a single particular religion.

44
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What is exclusivism?

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Exclusivism is the theological view that there is one and only one true religion. Its beliefs are absolutely true, and all other faiths are false religions

45
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What is inclusivism?

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All religions can help people find God. Only Islam has the complete answer so they must share their faith to save others.

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What is pluralism?

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All religions lead to God they should not try to convert people.

47
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What does Islam say about forcing religion upon others?

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‘There should be no compulsion in religion’.

48
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Quran 2:195.

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“Do good to others, surely Allah loves those who do good to others.

49
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Surah Al-Ma’idah 5:69

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For all those who believe in Allah and in the Last Day and do good deeds - be they either believers, Jews, Sabaeans or Christians - neither fear shall fall upon them, nor shall they have any reason to grieve.

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