Religion and the Media Flashcards
Means of mass communication (e.g. TV, radio, newspapers, the internet), regarded collectively
MEDIA
Treating something that is not sacred as though it were sacred
IDOLATRY
The way in which an individual chooses to live their life
LIFESTYLE
Factors that shape our lifestyles
INFLUENCES
An individual who represents a lifestyle that others attempt to follow
ROLE MODEL
Favouring one person/belief over another without openly admitting it
BIAS
Criticising a person or belief through humour
SATIRE
Presenting someone or something in an inaccurate way
MISREPRESENTATION
The right to express an opinion freely without fear of persecution
FREEDOM OF SPEECH
The moral duty to show consideration to others and avoid offending them for the sake of it
RESPECT
The belief that we should build a society in which people are encouraged to express a range of views and lifestyle choices without fear of persecution
PLURALISM
Disagreement / hostility between groups that threatens to become violent or has done so in the past
ANTAGONISM
The suppression of all or part of a play, novel, film, etc. that is considered offensive and/or obscene
CENSORSHIP
The moral duty to accept that other people have a right to hold opinions that are different from our own
TOLERANCE
Words and actions that are considered morally offensive and disgusting
OBSCENITY
