The media and matters of life and death

Question 1

Give two reasons why some people think that what religions say about matters of life and death should not be criticised by the media.

Answer 1

• They might stir up religious hatred and cause social friction or divide
• They might be offensive to religious believers

Question 2

Give two reasons why some people think the media should be free to criticise religious attitudes towards matters of life and death.

Answer 2

• A free media is a key part of democracy

- If religions want to be free to say what they want then the media must be free to criticise religion.