RE Revision Religion and Community Cohesion Monday 12th May

Religion and Community Cohesion A) What is a multi ethnic society 2 marks

Religion and Community Cohesion A) Multi ethnic society= Many different races and cultures living together 2 Different races living together 2 Lots of different races 1

Religion and Community Cohesion B) Do you think women should have equal rights in religion 4 marks Give 2 reasons for your point of view

Religion and Community Cohesion B) Approval of equal religious rights Teaching of Protestant Churches The belief that women treated women as his equals Religion does not practice what it preaches if it doesn’t accept the equality of all people Disapproval of equal religious rights Teachings of the RC church on Jesus and apostolic succession The Priest represents Jesus at Mass God’s law is above human law Other approaches are possible if valid

Religion and Community Cohesion C) Explain why mixed faith marriages can cause problems for religious families (8marks)

Religion and Community Cohesion C Explain why mixed faith marriages can cause problems for religious families (8marks) Often there can be no religious wedding ceremony because the partners are from different faiths Problem of death rituals Parents may be concerned they will not see their children in the afterlife Problems of the raising of children and their faith Some parents may feel betrayed and cut their children off Other approaches are valid

Religion and Community Cohesion D) If everyone was religious there would be no racism. In your answer you should refer to Christianity (i) Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion (ii) Give reasons why some people may disagree with you

Religion and Community Cohesion D) If everyone was religious there would be no racism 6 marks Agree: Christian Teachings against racism e.g St Paul All made in the image of God Genesis St Peter’s vision of the animals in the basket Disagree: Evidence of racism in religius society e.g KKK Evidence of religious people being racist e.g some white churches at time of Martin Luther King Civil Rights movement Evidence of religious people ignoring the teachings of the church

Religion and Community Cohesion A) What is racism 2 marks

Religion and Community Cohesion A) Racism The belief some races are superior to others 2 Hating other races 2 Treating other races badly 2 Hating others 1 An example of racism 1

Religion and Community Cohesion B) Do people from a different religion have a right to try and convert you? 4 marks Give 2 reasons for your point of view

Religion and Community Cohesion B) Do people from a different religion have a right to try and convert you? 4 marks Yes It is part of the right to religious freedom Exclusivists see it as their duty Many religiosn see it as their right to convert e.g Christianity and Islam No In a multi faith society it is a form of prejudice It can be classed as discriminating agaisnt those of a different faith It can lead to violence and arguments when people are told their religion is wrong Other approaches are possible

Religion and Community Cohesion C) Explain Christians should help promote racial harmony (8marks)

Religion and Community Cohesion C) Explain why Christians should help promote racial harmony (8marks) Jesus treated people equally The Parable of the Good Samaritan The Golden Rule St Peter’s vision: God has no favourites All created in God’s image All Christian churches have condemned racism

Religion and Community Cohesion D) Women should have the same religious rights as men. 6 marks In your answer you should refer to Christianity (i) Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion (ii) Give reasons why some people may disagree with you

Religion and Community Cohesion Women should have the same religious rights as men 6 marks Agree: Any anti sexism argument Christian teachings on equality of women Some Christian Churches e.g Methodist have women as their leaders Disagree: Catholic teachings on men being ordained as Priests Other Christian teachings on male religious leadership e.g St Paul Women be silent in Church The need to follow tradition even if if it discriminatory by modern standards Other approaches are valid