Religion and Contemporary Issues Religion and Gov't & the Middle Eastern Conflict 3.5 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? PhilosophyIdeas of godsA2/A-level Created by: HannahCreated on: 03-06-11 10:38 Religion in Government Prayers in Parliament both sittings start with prayers christian not multifaith attendance voluntary began in 1558 an was common practice by 1567 In the Lords, the Lords spiritual reads prayers MP's and peers stand for prayers, facing the wall behind them 1 of 8 Religion in Government Monarch as the Defender of the Faith was the title given to the British Monarch since 1544 they are also known as the Supreme Governor of the Church of England 2 of 8 Religion in Government Freedom of Speech the ability to speak without censorship or limitation it is the most fundamental human right it is also the most dangerous human right as it provides the freedom to express the desire to change the status quo it is also the most threatened by the Government and Human Rights 3 of 8 Religion in Government Freedom of Worship a principle which supports the freedom of an individual or community to manifest a religion or belief in teaching, practice and worship 4 of 8 Religion in Government Freedom of Religion a principle that supports the freedom of an individual or community to manifest religion or belief in teaching practice and worship freedom to change religion or not follow any religion at all supported in article 18 - universal declaration of Human Rights a country or state religion doesn't mean that they will persecute believers or other faiths 5 of 8 Marriage and Civil Ceremonies Christian marry in church under the eye of God Roman Catholics - no divorce - can't remarry in church Protestants - not so strict - divorcees may remarry in church Orthodox - may remarry - relationship can die 6 of 8 Marriage and Civil Ceremonies Islam marriage is a moral safeguard and social building block families are established - fundamental unit of society sex outside marriage - selfish act, punished not religious ceremony but a legal document dowry important Muslim man marry all - Muslim Woman only marry Muslim divorce strongly discouraged man repay dowry to wife Woman receives house - close male relative 7 of 8 Buddhist Thervada life of householder will not lead to enlightenment without marriage marriage involves worldly distractions - better rebirth Mahayana householder can be enlightened without marriage In Tibet some Lamas are married as priests divorce - serious matter is allowed due to the nature of changing circumstances - people can be released from vows allows spirits to grow 8 of 8
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