The Guardian Flashcards
When was this article published?
4/12/16
What is the headline?
“Neither here nor there”
What kind of predictability does the headline suggest?
There is an unpredictability surrounding religion in Britain
Where is the article based?
Britain
What does the headline suggest we need to look for?
We need to look for religious representations as they may not be evident in first glance
Who does religion affect?
Religion affects all members of society but it is an underlying issue
Which parts of society does religion affect?
Politics, education, media etc…
According to the headline do we know when religion will appear in society?
No, we do not know when/where religion will appear - there is an unpredictability factor to it
What kind of approach does the headline suggest?
A biased approach
What quotation from the article talks about the freedom of speech in Britain?
“Should be allowed to speak freely about religious convictions” - David Cameron
What are people scared to do when it comes to religion?
They are scared to debate and discuss religious ideas
Why are they afraid to speak about religion?
As there is an unknowing factor when you do speak out
Why are people scared to speak if they are religious?
As they could be deemed radicals, overreacting, become targets or target others
Why are unbelievers scared to speak out?
As religious individuals might feel there is a lack of understanding, may be targeting a religion or become targets by religious individuals or groups
What quotation shows that there is a struggle in Britain when it comes to religion and secularisation?
“Uneasy legacy of the religious country it once was”
What does the struggle of Britain once being a religion suggest?
Could suggest that there is a question about identity of Britain without a religious influence
What does the struggles of Britain not being religious anymore suggest?
That religion is in decline
What shows that religion is in decline?
There are only 26 lords spiritual in the House of Lords in comparison to the other 400
In 2014 what did David Cameron suggest ending?
Religious influence in the government
What term suggests allowing room for religion in a secular society?
“Reasonable accommodation”
What does religious accommodation suggest we should become?
More accepting of religious traditions in a secular society
What should religion make room for?
Religion should make room for the media and vice versa
What will increase of debate allow?
An understanding between one another allowing room in society
What ruling class are we under?
A secular ruling class
What does being underneath secular authority mean?
Religion becomes of less importance
What do secular societies talk about?
What they know
When does religion become of an importance in a secular society?
When there is a religiously motivated event in the world that becomes of a significance to report on
What quotation highlights this secular authority?
“Unease and confusion about Christianity in Britain”
Why is there a confusion between the secular and sacred?
As there is not discussion
What should the church become underneath a secular society?
They should become more active and fight for their voice to be heard
What quotation shows hostility?
“Growing hostility towards religion”
What does the word hostile suggest?
We have something to fear
What quotation shows the place of Christianity in Britain?
“Indifferent to Christianity and are reluctant to go to church”
Does is suggest just Christianity?
No, it is all religion, and Britain is becoming more reluctant to them all
What is growing in importance?
Islam, as the fastest growing religion in Britain
What influence will schools do for the church?
“Church schools are bringing to the church back to relevance”
Who can afford church schools?
Wealthier classes
What does the place of church schools suggest?
A privatisation of religion in Britain
What do they argue religious schools produce?
Better results than secular schools
What can the lack of definition lead to?
Misrepresentation
What is hard to define?
Secularism and religion
Have there been attempts to define secularism and religion?
Yes
What can a lack of definition lead to?
Confusion as people do not know what to interpret and understand
What quotation shows discrimination?
“Christians who are prevented from discriminating against gay rights are discriminated against”
Where do prohibitions appear?
“From on religious group to another rather than from secular law”
What factor do Christianity appear to be having?
A victim factor
Who do they have more influence over?
LGBT communities
Who did Christianity hinder?
LGBT communities
What are they trying to do?
Use a minority group to emphasise their discrimination and misrepresentation
How do societies develop their values and morals?
By living in them
What do we need to share?
Values and principles between religious and the secular
What is it impossible to construct?
A nation without shared morals
What can secular societies do when they get rid of religion?
“Can become self destructive to make religious groups feel useless and unwanted”
Would it benefit society to get rid of religious values and morals?
No
Can moral questions be answered by reasoning?
No
What quotation talks about compassionate societies?
“A compassionate society is one that treats its members compassionately not one that makes speeches about doing so”
Are groups religious without intending to be?
Yes as they qualify as religious
Which groups can identify as this?
Football leagues, food banks and trade unions
