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Ethics: Christainity And The Media Flashcards

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Definition of bias?

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A preference, especially one that inhabits impartial judgment

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Definition of the pope?

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Head of the Roman Catholic Church

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Definition of the watershed?

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The voluntary code of conduct preventing films/programmes that have violent or sexual content being shown before 9.00pm on television

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Definition of ‘the great commission’?

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Jesus’ command for all Christians to ‘Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation’

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Definition of freedom of speech?

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To be able to speak freely without censorship or fear of punishment

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Definition is secular?

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Worldly things and attitudes which aren’t regarded as religious or holy

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Definition of blasphemy?

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The broadcasting or publication of material that speaks badly of God or Jesus Christ, there was a blasphemy law that meant insulting God was illegal until it was abolished in 2008

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Definition of censorship?

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When a government or authority looks at+decides to change print or to not allow some media to be broadcast because it’s considered harmful in some way

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Definition of evangelise?

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To preach Christianity within the intention of converting people

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Definition of the archbishop is Canterbury

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The most senior bishop in the Church of England

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Definition of propaganda?

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The spreading of information to deliberately further a cause or to damaging an opposing cause

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Definition of convert?

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To cause a change in someone for good

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Why is there controversy in the media if Christianity is included?

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Portrayals of Christianity and religious figures are sometimes used in media which causes controversy if thought that it’s inaccurate or offensive. In the media there’s a constant balance between avoiding using material that cause offence+allowing freedom of speech which is a human right.

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Positive side to Christianity in the media?

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Educate people about Christianity

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Christians have their own beliefs onwards portrayed of sex/violence in the media particularly if not portrayed in a way that supports Bibles teachings.
True of false?

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True

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Portrayal of Christianity and important religious figures in the media?

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UK media often reports religious responses to significant news events eg 2003 C of E and CC issued joint statement to press on concerns about morality of invading Iraq

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Examples of when the media reports on events that impact the Christian Church?

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2005 pope Benedict was elected as the new pope

2010 extensive media coverage when the Pope visited the UK

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Why do church responses to issues often make headline news?(+example)

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They may be more contrary to popular secular belief. Eg 2001 BBC reported Pope John Paul referring to genetic research into human embryos as evil

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Why does the media present a complex view of the Christian Church?

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It shows that although Christianity is united on major issues, churches are still divided over matters of faith eg treatment of woman+homosexuals by the church

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Positive examples of Christianity on TV?

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Songs of praise featured stories about Christians and helps raise awareness if Christian belief and practice.

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Negative examples of Christianity on tv?

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The Simpsons, the Flanders family is seen as naive, boring+out of touch. But also seen as good sense of morals and rings tend to work out well for the family.

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Two important religious figures in the media?

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The Queen-> head of C of E+sometimes presents a Christian message in the Queens speech on Christmas Day. She has spoken about sacrifice and helping others.
Pope Benedict(the second)-> 2008 had media coverage when he apologised for child abuse carried out by some Catholic priests
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It is clear that Christians and Christian leaders are…

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Held to have good morals eg Martin Luther king.
Often portrayed as having a role to play in world issues.
Other portrayed negatively eg 2008 child abuse, Westboro baptist Church

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Example of film that focuses on religious messages?

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The Da Vinci Code

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Negative and positive Christian response towards films which focus on religious messages?

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Some are offended by graphic nature or the misrepresentation of faith.
Others appreciate the realism found in films eg ‘the passion of the Christ’ & the adapted versions of the bible may increase HHS reading audience so it’s a positive thing

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In depth detail of two films that represent religious messages?

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The passion of the Christ-> many Christians found the realism useful to picture the events in the bible. Others found the film too violent.
Bruce almighty-> present show gods omnipotent etc. Bruce is selfish at first but from Hods intervention he changes for the better. Message that God wants humans to help and care for earth other.

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Example of film with powerful message and how that may affect a Christian?

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Hotel Rwanda, might make a Christian consider ways of helping people in counties like Rwanda.

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Talk about Books and Comics with religious messages

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Comic versions of the Bible which tell the stories in simple, humerus ways. Younger people often attracted to books with less text. Most C’s believe that anything that encourages ppl 2 read bible is good thing.
Mike Coles turned much of bible into Cockney rhyming slang to make more interesting for pupils in East London. Some say translations shows lack of respect for Gods word, others say makes more interesting and energetic

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Why should Christianity use the media?

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Christians promote their religion due to command of Jesus in The Great Commision’. ‘Jesus came and told his disciples,”Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation”.
Many feel they should educate others about their faith&I some believe Christians are the only ones to go to heaven, this makes the process of ‘saving people’ important

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What various means will churches use to advertise services?

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The alpha course is an initiative started by the C of E that enables people to explore questions about the meaning of life. It’s contributed to 1000’s of people choosing Christianity.
Also the ‘Damaris Trust’ websites an educational charity with a Christian foundation, it’s an example of using media to educate.
Also youtube

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Definition of media?

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Means of mass communication eg newspapers, television

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Attitudes and responses to issues raises by freedom of speech?

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Allows Christians to express beliefs freely even if others don’t feel the same. They want to share their faith. In other parts if world, many C’s would face punishment 4 continuing to speak about their faith.
The same right allows their beliefs to be challenged/criticised. Jerry Springer-the opera created strong negative view from C’s as show was deliberately offensive

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Beliefs and what film caused large-scale Christian protests?

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The golden Compass in 2008, the film failed to do well in the USA as there wee boycotts by many C’s bcos they thought it contained many subtly suggested challenges to Catholicism.

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Beliefs and attitudes towards the portrayal of sex/violence in the Media
Summary

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Some C’a don’t watch tv in order to not see things which are unacceptable. The bible itself included many stories about sex etc but some were designed to teach people to live a correct way. Biblical example-> King David

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Attitudes and responses to issues raises by freedom of speech?

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Allows Christians to express beliefs freely even if others don’t feel the same. They want to share their faith. In other parts if world, many C’s would face punishment 4 continuing to speak about their faith.
The same right allows their beliefs to be challenged/criticised. Jerry Springer-the opera created strong negative view from C’s as show was deliberately offensive

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Beliefs and what film caused large-scale Christian protests?

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The golden Compass in 2008, the film failed to do well in the USA as there wee boycotts by many C’s bcos they thought it contained many subtly suggested challenges to Catholicism.

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Beliefs and attitudes towards the portrayal of sex/violence in the Media
Summary

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Some C’a don’t watch tv in order to not see things which are unacceptable. The bible itself included many stories about sex etc but some were designed to teach people to live a correct way. Biblical example-> King David

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