Religion In The Media Flashcards
Idolatry?
Treating something that is not sacred as though it were sacred.
Media?
Means of mass communication (e.g radio and the internet) regarded collectively
Lifestyle?
The way in which an individual chooses to live his/her life.
Influences?
Factors that shape how we love our lives
Role model?
A individual who represents a life style that other attempt to follow
Bias?
Favouring one person/belief over another without openly admitting it
Satire?
Criticising a persons of belief through humour
Misrepresentation?
Present someone or something in an inaccurate way
Respect?
The moral duty to show consideration to others and avoid offending them for the sake of it.
Pluralism?
The belief that we should build a society in which people can are encouraged to express a range of views and lifestyle choices without fear of persecution.
Antagonism?
Disagreement/hospitality between groups that threatens to become violent or has done in the past
Censorship?
The suppression of all parts or parts of a play, novel film etc there is considered offensive and/or obscene
Tolerance?
The moral duty to accept that other people have the right to hold opinions that are different from are own
Obscenity?
Words and actions that are considered morally offensive and disgusting
