Unit 1 Exam

describe the role one important person, event or issue played in the history of religion in Australia and discuss why this person, event or issue is considered important for religion in Australia (essay q.)

The Christian Church assisted in facilitating the event of The Stolen Generations in Australia → harmful government assimilation policies perpetuating the evangelistic ideals of Church

1. dark period in Aus. history referring to forced removal of Aboriginal children from their families through gov. policies

   • mid 1860’s to 1970’s

   • assimilation - minority group comes to resemble majority groups by encouraging to adopt culture, values, behaviors → way for ‘Aboriginal problem’ to disappear - targeted children → easily influenced

   • 1909 Aborigines Protection Act - government full control and custody of any Aboriginal child deemed ‘neglected’

   • raised in institutions and white families → erasure of culture and identity

2. teachings of Church reflected societal attitudes of ‘civilizing” the children for supposed ‘Common Good’

   • evangelical approach acting as savior through Christian missions providing compulsory conversion into Christianity

   • elimination of native language and engaging in cultural and spiritual customs

3. importance ongoing impact of intergenerational trauma and social disadvantage

   • The Gap

   • Catholic Social Justice - solidarity

   • response to issue needed for reconciliation, justice, and healing

explain why this current issue in society is of concern to a religion / explain why a particular religion may or may not respond to the issue

• catholic social teachings - preferential option for the poor, solidarity

• Jesus - love your neighbor as you love yourself

• concern is deeply rooted in religious teachings and values

• advocates for a society where all can flourish, emphasizing love and care for the marginalized

describe in detail how one religion responds to a current issue in society

The Gap - socioeconomic, education and health disparities between Indigenous Australian and non-Indigenous Australians

1. social services and charities - alleviates immediate needs and enables long term empowerment → help gain independence

   • Catholic Social Services (Vinnies, Salvos) - provide emergency relief aged care, family services

   • community support programs - food banks, homeless shelters

2. advocacy + social justice - influence public policy

   • advocation for change in government policies → Uluru Statement of the Heart

   • awareness campaigns - inform community to take action

3. education

   • catholic schools - adjusting the curriculum to offer support and teach young people about issues in society

with reference to [source], discuss the place of religion in Australian society

• multifaceted role reflecting Australia’s diverse and multicultural landscape

• [refer to source for trends in religion]

• shift reflects global trends toward secularism and growth of multiculturalism

• religion often intersects with social issues - plays role in discussion advocating for perspectives based on their faith

Describe how one (1) religious practice may give a person meaning in their life.

Prayer engages in a direct, personal relationship with God → connection, purpose, guidance.

• gratitude, seek forgiveness, request assistance, offer praise

• offers sense of peace and comfort, clearing the mind in times of distress

• reflects on life’s purpose with guidance from God and align their actions with their faith and values

• “Prayer is the raising of one’s mind and heart to God” - CCC 2559

discuss, using one example, how religion and being religious offers people insight and understanding about life

religion is a shared set or beliefs or values surrounding the existence of a divine being. Catholicism → conscience - true source of human goodness created by God

being religious is a deeply personal matter with different measures of religiosity → determined on how an individual practices the religious way of life as God taught

“Conscience is a man’s most secret cove and sanctuary. Here he is alone with God whose voice echoes in its depths” - CCC 1776

• formed by questions from life events/experiences leading to genuine religious stirrings

• conscience is also formed through the exposure of religious teachings in action → being religious → adhering to moral principals

• upholding of moral principles by conscience develops dialogue with God → calls for His acceptance and guidance, offering insight and understanding about life

identify one important life event and state two questions people are led to ask about meaning and purpose

birth

1. will my child have a good future?

2. am i going to be a good parent?

through the use of suitable examples, discuss the relationship between important life events and the questions people ask about meaning and purpose

life events - trigger questions to ask about meaning and purpose

human heart questions - questions and stirrings about meaning and purpose. helps makes clear of particular ideas in order to achieve long lasting happiness

adulthood - reflect on growing and changing self and new responsibilities - what do i want to do in my life? how i manage my responsibilities? what is my role in society?

with reference to [source], describe the difference between religion and being religious

religion - particular set of shared values or beliefs centered around a divine being

being religious - deeply personal matter involved in understanding a particularly religion and a willingness to understand different measures of religiosity. differs depending on personal beliefs, behavior in relation to belief, practice of elements of religion.

spirituality

individuals ultimate search for meaning and purpose in life

name three religious beliefs, describe two key features each, and identify an insight or understanding offered by the belief about life

1. Jesus is present in the Eucharist

   • belief in Jesus’ real presence in the bread and wine, scripture, assembly, and priest

   • sacrament which unites Catholics with Christ through spiritual nourishment and grace

   • understanding - “The Eucharist is the source and summit of Christian life” - CCC 1324

2. The Trinity

   • one God who exist in three persons: Father, Son, Holy Spirit. each distinct but share one divine essence

   • each are equal in nature

   • highlights relational nature of God - God’s relationship with himself with people’s relationship with others → unity

3. Incarnation

   • belief that Jesus Christ was sent by God and became man whilst remaining fully divine

   • purpose of his incarnation is for the salvation of humanity. by becoming man, He could experience suffering, ultimately sacrificing himself for our sins and offer redemption

   • displays dignity of human life - the value and dignity of human life

with reference to [source] and your learning, discuss the nature of religious belief and how it can guide believers

religious belief - conviction about a central religion and expresses religious truth. offers particular insights and understandings about life. [refer to source for specific insights]. these can guide believers into an greater understanding of their faith and guide them to live the way God intended.

outline three key features of one religious ritual or practice and discuss the role these play in the ritual or practice

liturgy of the eucharist: “the eucharist is the source and summit of Christian life” - CCC 1324

1. institutional narrative - consecration of the bread takes place and transubstantiation occurs whilst the priest repeats Jesus’ words and actions from Last Supper

2. holy communion - deepens Jesus’ presence in the receiver in faith, nourishing them with his graces

3. breaking of the bread - reminds followers of the actions of Jesus at the Last Supper and symbolizes His desire for those who believe in him to be free of mortal sin an be united with Him in the Holy Communion

outline two reasons why divisions exist in religion. support your response with relevant examples drawn from your own learning and the sources provided.

Protestant Reformation (16th century)

• issues of leadership or authority - corruption, sale of indulgences

• questioning what rules were important and how teachings were to be applied and interpreted - interpretation of Bible more literally rather than symbolically to provide a clearer teaching

• disputes about Christian belief

• different traditions or practices

• cultural and historical differences between the communities

identify and describe each two characteristics two major denominations have in common

The Trinity

• one God who exist in three persons: Father, Son, Holy Spirit. each distinct but each are equal in nature

Incarnation

• belief that Jesus Christ was sent by God and became man whilst remaining fully divine. purpose for the salvation of humanity. by becoming man, He could experience suffering, ultimately sacrificing himself for our sins and offer redemption

identify and describe each two characteristics two major denominations that is unique

Catholicism

• transubstantiation

• doctrinal authority of the Pope

Lutheranism

• consubstantiation

• literal interpretation of Bible and sole doctrinal authority

reliability

• reputable, authoritative source

• is bias present

• consistent or contradictory

• evidence to support claims

• recently published

message

identify three key points of source

elaborate

relate to each other

point of view

identify three similar ideas

elaborate

relate all to overall point of view

usefulness

RIM L

relevance - contribute to issue, accurate reflection of issue

informative - provides evidence, relate to task, up to date

meaningful - arrives to any conclusions

limitation - any limited information, only presents one perspective?

contestability

called into questions or interpretations → debate

due to differing POV or insufficient evidence

• diversity of views the source does not account for

• is the information overly sympathetic or hostile

• can the argument’s biases, motives, perspectives be disputed

identify two ethical considerations for the researchers to consider when conducting their inquiry

• being honest about the source of the information used

• acknowledging the words and ideas of others → listing all sources used

list three issues a researcher should consider when identify or using sources

• is the source up to date

• is the source from a reputable author

• is it relevant to the purpose of the task

CCC 1324

The Eucharist is the source and summit of Christian life

CCC 1776

Conscience is a man’s most secret cove and sanctuary. Here he is alone with God, whose voice echoes in its depths

CCC 2559

Prayer is the raising of one’s mind and heart to God

CCC 27

Only with God will he find the truth and happiness he will never stop searching for