Religious freedom (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Quizzes
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What does religious freedom allow people to do?
What does religious freedom allow people to do?
Choose, change, or reject religious beliefs
Why does the Catholic Church support religious freedom?
Why does the Catholic Church support religious freedom?
It is essential to human dignity
Which Pope issued 'Dignitatis Humanae' in 1965?
Which Pope issued 'Dignitatis Humanae' in 1965?
Pope Paul VI
When was 'Dignitatis Humanae' issued by the Second Vatican Council?
When was 'Dignitatis Humanae' issued by the Second Vatican Council?
1965
What does the Catechism say freedom in religious matters is?
What does the Catechism say freedom in religious matters is?
An inalienable requirement of dignity
Whose religious rights does the Catholic Church defend?
Whose religious rights does the Catholic Church defend?
All individuals, not just Catholics
What do Catholics believe about Christianity?
What do Catholics believe about Christianity?
It offers full & complete truth
What does the Church prefer instead of forced conversion?
What does the Church prefer instead of forced conversion?
Authentic faith
What does living alongside different faiths naturally promote?
What does living alongside different faiths naturally promote?
Greater tolerance & understanding
What benefit comes from religious communities working together successfully?
What benefit comes from religious communities working together successfully?
A more peaceful society
What negative response can religious diversity sometimes lead to?
What negative response can religious diversity sometimes lead to?
Discrimination & persecution
What challenge can minority religious groups face?
What challenge can minority religious groups face?
Their beliefs may be dismissed or ignored
What do non-religious critics say about religious views in politics?
What do non-religious critics say about religious views in politics?
They carry too much weight
How do Catholics respond to criticisms of religious freedom?
How do Catholics respond to criticisms of religious freedom?
Benefits outweigh the difficulties