Religious freedom (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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Religious freedom
Religious freedom
Right to choose, change, or reject religion without persecution
Christian basis for religious freedom
Christian basis for religious freedom
All people created in God's image
Jesus' teaching supporting religious freedom
Jesus' teaching supporting religious freedom
Treat others as you would want to be treated
Biblical example of Jesus' inclusivity (John 4:7-27)
Biblical example of Jesus' inclusivity (John 4:7-27)
Jesus spoke with a Samaritan woman
Galatians 3:28 message
Galatians 3:28 message
Neither Jew nor Gentile, all one in Christ Jesus
Exclusivist belief
Exclusivist belief
Christianity is the one true religion
Catholic Church view on religious freedom
Catholic Church view on religious freedom
Inalienable right (Catechism 1738, 1747)
Inclusivist approach
Inclusivist approach
Recognizes elements of truth in all religions
Exclusivist approach in multifaith society
Exclusivist approach in multifaith society
Christianity alone true, other faiths threaten truth
Benefits of multifaith society
Benefits of multifaith society
Greater tolerance, cultural enrichment, understanding
Challenges of multifaith society
Challenges of multifaith society
Understanding differences, persecution, tension
Non-religious view on religious freedom
Non-religious view on religious freedom
Many strongly support it - value autonomy in choice
Basis for Catholic religious freedom teaching
Basis for Catholic religious freedom teaching
Inherent dignity of every human person