Differing views in society Flashcards
Why can religion be seem as negative in society today? (3)
religion in modern society as archaic and outdated
religion is societally harmful human creation
negative and manipulative in society because of the acts of a few religious people
How does religion in politics affect its view negatively in society and how does it depict it as archaic and outdated?
They are parties like the national council of Churches Australia that permeate public debate, therefore putting their contradicting views towards euthanasia, leading to the view that religion is outdated and no longer in-tune.
How have changing societal views affected religion negatively?
changing societal values have resulted in condemnation of Jewish ritual slaughter and other religious practices as it contradicts animals rights and vegetarianism.
Why is religion seen as societally harmful human creation? (3)
lack of faith or lack of suitable evidence towards the stories of Jesus and God.
Seen as harmful as it preaches own superiority and truthfulness due to their divine leader, which is thought to be a creation thus beliefs are unfounded
past historical atrocities of people who acted due to their religious belief such as massacre of innocents during the multitude of Christian crusades or Islamic Jihads (sexual assault from a few Catholic priests)
Why can religion be seen as positive in society?
source of moral guidance
ethical compass
How is religion a source of moral guidance?
- preached a message of tolerance and unity, which helped to dictate people’s moral decisions
eg. 10 commandments
How is a religion an ethical compass? (2)
provides charities to the poorer and sick communities, so that they are not disadvantaged, seen as compassionate and constructive
eg. Salvation army, Saint Vinnies
- spreading of Christian message through practical means, such as helping the needy or elderly
What are the 4 ways religion is seen as in society? (4)
Religion as a functional agency
Religion as a political entity
Religion as a belief system
Religion as a human invention
What accounts for the changes in the way religion is viewed in Australian society? (7)
Immigration
Changing profile of religion in Australia
Upbringing
Negative experiences of religion
Secularism
Atheism growing
Sub cultures, community events and socialisation through religion events
How does the Changing profile of religion in Australia affect the way religion is viewed in Australia? (2)
due to the effect of a more liberal lifestyle
- also the horrors of the World Wars people saw religion as powerless to protect society but threat to peace and stability
Define religion.
set of beliefs and practises, usually involving the acknowledgement of a divine or higher being, which people oder the conduct of their lives both practically in a moral sense
How is Emile Durkheim give a positive view of religion? (3)
Religion relates to his belief in society (social harmony and cohesion)
based on two ideas the sacred (special to group of members, Jesus and strengthens unity to worship of society) and the profane (ordinary, unholy objects)
With shared values that form a community
How does Richard Dawkins give a negative view of religion?
4 criticisms of Religion
- Childish (like Santa)
- Irrational (no evidence)
- anti-scientific (Against darwin’s theory of evolution)
- form of escapism (form of neurosis, it is a defence mechanism and a form of wishfulfillment, inspired by Freud)
How has living Australia caused differing perspectives on religion in society? (2)
Living in a secular country, exposes to many differing perspectives
- less inclined to be religious when compared to a person in a theocratic nation.
