Religion Pre 1945 Flashcards
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Sectarianism
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refers to the rivalry or division of religious lines.
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Where did sectarianism stem from
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- Protestant reformation
- English occupation of Ireland
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Impacts of sectarianism
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forced religious practice, education, conscription
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Daniel Mannix
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major influencer for sectarianism in Australia. He was known for his strong disapproval of violence and was against the idea of conscription.
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Establishment of Christianity
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- Arrived in 1788 on the first fleet English convicts (church of England) and Irish convicts (Roman Catholics)
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Establishment of Judaism
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- Came on the first fleet
- Big influx of Jews post war
- Determined to not let Christianity be the dominant religion
- Established places of worship across all states
- First synagogue consecrated in South Australia 1850
- Services were regularly being held in homes such as that of Phillip Joseph Cohen
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Establishment of Hinduism
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- Came to Australia in 19th Century
- Hired under indentured (work for fixed term) labour contracts sugar plantations and worked with livestock
- Religious needs weren’t met or recognised in Australia
- Mainly practiced their religion in homes privately
- Harder for them to fit into society
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Bush Brotherhood
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- Bishop Nathanial Dawes established the Church of England and was a significant figure in helping the marginalized
- Dawes and his group rode on horseback providing ministry to those living in the rural and remote areas still actively serves in outback communities
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Royal Flying Doctor Service
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- John Flynn (highly regarded reverend) established the service
- Aided in the spiritual, social and medical needs of people in the outback
- RFDS embodies Christian ethos such as service, endurance and a dignified life for all people
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Education for needy
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- Christian groups traditionally sought to help the disadvantaged as a central part of Christian ethos did this through providing education for the poor
- 1866 Mother Mary Mackillop and Julian Tenison Woods founded the Order of St Joseph to teach the children of the poor
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Assistance for migrants
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- Migrants were vulnerable in a new place and had no means of supporting themselves
- Caroline Chisholm was concerned with the plight of migrants provided shelter and protection for young girls and secured employment for them
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Great Depression
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- Alerted church groups that structural changes were required in the way the state provided social welfare
- Events of the Depression indicated that community support was insufficient in dealing with the issue of poverty
- Churches lobbied the government and the government therefore introduced unemployment benefits
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3 acts of education
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- Schools Estate Cooperation Charter (1825)
- The Church Act (1836)
- 1880 Public Instruction Act
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Public Morality
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refers to moral and ethical standards enforced in a society. Enforced by either law enforcement or social pressures.
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Sexual Morality
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- Christians were against divorce breaking vows and eternal bond
- Opposition towards homosexuality
- Laws were inflicted on convicts
- If they weren’t followed you would be publicly humiliated
