Religion & State Flashcards
How many people attend churches in 2014?
1 in 10
What types of celebrations are Christian?
State weddings, funerals and coronations
How many people in Northern Ireland said they were Christian?
83%
Who is the Defender of the Faith?
The Monarch
How many Lords Spiritual are there in the House of Lords?
26 out of the 400 seats
In 2001 how many people identified themselves as Christian?
70%
What is the fastest growing religion in the UK?
Islam
Are Christians allowed to show their moral views in Politics?
Yes
What is the purpose of the Lords Spiritual?
The purpose is to review and amend Parliamentary legislation
What do some people argue Christians do?
Discriminate against workers and employment as they do not allow gay/homosexual priests
What happens when solely politics is involved?
Legislation is taken more seriously, however politics needs a moral compass when making laws
Do the Lords Spiritual have a voice?
They have a small voice which is for the whole of the Christian followers throughout Britian
What type of government do we have?
A democracy meaning everyone has a view and are included
What are our values founded on?
Religious Views
What has the Prime Minister recently spoke about during 2014?
Ending religious influences in the government such as in Wales and Scotland
Should religions have a privilege in law making?
They shouldn’t have a privilege in law making based on their religious values/traditions
What are forces of law going against?
Religious values/traditions
Should the Church be more active?
The church should be more active
What did David Cameron describe Britain as?
“A Christian country”
What type of society is Britain?
Britain is a multicultural society meaning it accepts people of many different faiths and cultures
Why did same sex marriages take so long to be passed?
Due to objections from the Catholic and Christian Church who had a strong voice and opinion in Parliament
What is an established Church?
The State religion
Who creates the State Church?
the ruling body of the country but not run by the government or controlled by it