This quiz explores dialogues within and between religious and non-religious beliefs, focusing on organizations like Humanists UK and the National Secular Society. It assesses understanding of historical and contemporary roles of religion in education and societal values.
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The National Secular Society
Humanists UK
The Commission on Religion and Belief in British Public Life (CORAB)
The Tony Blair Foundation
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trusts to the scientific method when it comes to understanding how the universe works and rejects the idea of the supernatural (and is therefore an atheist or agnostic) makes their ethical decisions based on reason, empathy, and a concern for human beings and other sentient animals believes that, in the absence of an afterlife and any discernible purpose to the universe, human beings can act to give their own lives meaning by seeking happiness in this life and helping others to do the same. trusts to the scientific method when it comes to understanding how the universe works and rejects the idea of the supernatural (and is therefore an atheist or agnostic)
Makes their ethical decisions based on reason, empathy, and a concern for human beings and other sentient animals
Believes that, in the absence of an afterlife and any discernible purpose to the universe, human beings can act to give their own lives meaning by seeking happiness in this life and helping others to do the same.
A national conversation should be launched across the UK by leaders of faith communities and ethical traditions to create a shared understanding of the fundamental values underlying public life.
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A school with a religious character
Private schools
Roman Catholic Schools
Church of England schools
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The National SEcular Society seeks to protect the right to practise religious belief - so long as it does not affect the rights and freedoms of others
Secularism seeks to ensure that freedoms of thought and conscience apply equally to all - beleivers and non-believers alike
Religious people have the right to express their beliefs publicly, but so do those who oppose or question those beliefs
Religious beliefs, ideas and organisations must not enjoy privileged protection from the right to freedom of expression
The universe is a natural phenomenon with no supernatural side, and we can live ethical and fulfilling lives on the basis of reason and humanity
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Fewer people attend church services
Important Christian festivals such as Christmas and Easter have lost their Christian significance in British society.
Many churches are being closed or sold off
Fewer people are willing to work in the Church
People are more influenced by non-religious institutions than by the Church
Some new religious movements and eastern religions have experienced considerable popularity
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Decline of community
Differentiation
Rationalisation
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Decline of community
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Rationalisation
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Decline of community
Differentiation
Rationalisation
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Christian beliefs and teachings no longer have relevance in society.
He is an atheist.
Man is now more powerful than God.
The universe is a natural phenomenon with no supernatural side, and we can live ethical and fulfilling lives on the basis of reason and humanity
God is not omniscient or omnipotent. He can be killed just like a normal man.
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Modernisation of society does not necessarily bring about secularisation.
Modernisation of society brings about a large number of different, perhaps smaller, religious groups in competition with each other
Modernisation of society results in religion becoming a private matter and people start to develop their own spiritual beliefs and practices.
Modernisation of society results in secularisation
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Reflect the fact that the religious traditions of Great Britain are, in the main Christian
Take into account the teaching and practices of the other principal religions represented in Great Britain
Teach non-religious and humanist world views alongside religions
Schools without a 'religious character' should provide daily acts of collective worship, most of which should be 'of a broadly Christian character'
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Confessional teaching
Christian teaching
Indoctrination
Induction
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Religious teachings and organisations are no longer respected.
People have less need to believe in supernatural ideas because they can rely on material comforts for happiness.
Religion had become a private matter and has less influence on public life.
People are increasingly less committed to religious values and practices such as prayer and worship.
Religion has become a 'leisure pursuit' rather than a deep commitment.
If religious families are wealthy, they must pay higher taxes and contribute more than most people to state education.
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Science
Logic
Reason
Religious beliefs and ideas
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