Studies of Religion Responses

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Hey guys,
It would be great if I could get some feedback for my SOR responses

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'Our commissions and networks continue to commit to ensuring our churches work together and grow in understanding of each other.'- Sr Elizabeth Delaney. With reference to the quote above, explain the impact of ecumenical movements in Australia since 1945. (5 marks)
Ecumenical movements in Australia has a significant impact in Australia as it promotes positive relationships between Christian denominations, thus enabling a 'grow in understanding of each other,' as supported in the quote. Due to the increase of Christian denominations, it is important for organisations such as the National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) to collaborate with state ecumenical councils to promote ideas on social justice and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights. As a result, the ecumenical movements can support those ostracised by society, an example being the Uniting Church in Australia (UCA). This involves developing liturgies to reflect the Australian context and provide social justice programs for those from different cultural backgrounds. By encouraging the collaboration of churches, as reflected in the quote, it is revealed that the ecumenical movement is significant in promoting unity and positive relationships with different churches.

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Outline three ethical teachings in Christianity from one of the following areas: bioethics, environmental ethics, sexual ethics. (3 marks)
Christian ethics emphasises on the importance on the sanctity and dignity of human life. This is because of the belief that humans are made in God's image. Furthermore, Christian ethics centres around the Ten Commandments, where the commandment 'Thou shall not kill' plays an important role in bioethics. By considering the teachings on human dignity, honouring God's image and the emphasis on the Ten Commandments, these ethical teachings enable individuals to make rational decisions in regards to bioethics.

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Referring to two of the ethical teachings outlined above, explain how these teachings impact on the daily living of adherents. (4 marks)
The ethical teachings of human dignity and honouring God's image plays an important role on the daily living of adherents since it enables them to make rational decisions in regards to bioethics. This is demonstrated in the quote 'So God created mankind in his image' (Genesis 1:27), emphasising the importance of valuing human life in order to honour God's image. This ethical teaching plays an important role when individuals apply these teachings to bioethical issues. An example is applying this to abortion, where the teaching encourages adherents to value human life. Furthermore, the teaching of the sanctity of human life has a significant impact on adherents as it refers to how God views all individuals equally, since God is the only one who can give and take life. This idea can be applied to bioethics where the commandment 'Thou shall not kill' (Ex 20:13) dictates an adherent's decision in dilemmas such as abortion. Thus, it is evident that Christian ethical teachings have a significant impact on an adherent's life since it enables them to make rational decisions.

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'All religious traditions have influential people or schools of thought who, through action and example, have sought to live the central message of the tradition.' Using the quote, analyse the importance for Christianity of one person or school of thought that has lived the central message of this religious tradition. (8 marks)
St Paul of Tarsus is of paramount importance for the spread of Christianity due to his emphasis on 'the central message of the tradition' through his missionary journeys and epistles. His conversion to Christianity despite being a Roman citizen plays an important role in living out the 'central message of the tradition' as he was able to travel to various places such as Greece to spread teachings on Jesus' death and resurrection and salvation, as reflected in the Bible passage: 'For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.' This teaching is of immense significance in Christianity as it emphasises the importance of faith in Christ to save adherents from sins, as well as clarifying beliefs and teachings. The long term significance of St Paul's teachings on theology is evident in the number of scholars such as Martin Luther who used this teaching to emphasise the importance of faith. This reveals how St Paul's propagation on the Good News indicates how St Paul is of paramount importance as an influential figure in Christianity as he lives and conveys 'the central message of tradition.' Moreover, his role as an influential Christian figure is also revealed in his emphasis on making Christianity accessible to gentiles. This reflects how St Paul 'sought to live the central message' as it enables those who are not Jewish to follow the Christian faith and place faith in Christ to be saved from sin. This increase in accessibility therefore enables St Paul to spread the Good News. Therefore, St Paul embodies the 'central message of tradition' through his ability to convey the Good News and improve accessibility to Christianity, significantly contributing to the spread of Christianity.

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Hey guys,
It would be great if I could get some feedback for my SOR responses

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'Our commissions and networks continue to commit to ensuring our churches work together and grow in understanding of each other.'- Sr Elizabeth Delaney. With reference to the quote above, explain the impact of ecumenical movements in Australia since 1945. (5 marks)
Ecumenical movements in Australia has a significant impact in Australia as they promote positive relationships between Christian denominations, thus them to 'grow in understanding of each other,' as supported in the quote. Due to the increase of Christian denominations, it is important for organisations such as the National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) to collaborate with state ecumenical councils to promote ideas on social justice and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights. As a result, the ecumenical movements can support those ostracised by society, an example being the Uniting Church in Australia (UCA). This involves developing liturgies to reflect the Australian context and provide social justice programs for those from different cultural backgrounds. By encouraging the collaboration of churches, as reflected in the quote, it is revealed that the ecumenical movement is significant in promoting unity and positive relationships with different churches.I think you need to link the liturgies or the UCA and give an example of how this specifically ensures that the churches work together - perhaps stressing that it emphasises the need to work together towards one important social issue/cause.

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Outline three ethical teachings in Christianity from one of the following areas: bioethics, environmental ethics, sexual ethics. (3 marks)
Christian ethics emphasises on the importance on the sanctity and dignity of human life. This is because of the belief that humans are made in God's image. Furthermore, Christian ethics centres around the Ten Commandments, where the commandment 'Thou shall not kill' plays an important role in bioethics. By considering the teachings on human dignity, honouring God's image and the emphasis on the Ten Commandments, these ethical teachings enable individuals to make rational decisions in regards to bioethics. Try mention three different ones here as it is an outline question. I also don't know if the 10 Commandments is specific enough to bioethics. I didn't study it though but these were the ethical teachings I found: Made in the image of God (Genesis 1:26-27)  Respect for the body  God is creator (Genesis 2:7)  Procreation requires God’s involvement  Human life is sacred  Respect for life  The dignity of the human person (CCC)  Whatsoever you do for the least of my people, you do for me (Mt25)

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Referring to two of the ethical teachings outlined above, explain how these teachings impact on the daily living of adherents. (4 marks)
The ethical teachings of human dignity and honouring God's image plays an important role on the daily living of adherents since it enables them to make rational decisions in regards to bioethics. This is demonstrated in the quote 'So God created mankind in his image' (Genesis 1:27), emphasising the importance of valuing human life in order to honour God's image. This ethical teaching plays an important role when individuals apply these teachings to bioethical issues. An example is applying this to abortion, where the teaching encourages adherents to value human life.Stronger link here r.e that it determines the decision they make and therefore impacts their family life. Furthermore, the teaching of the sanctity of human life has a significant impact on adherents as it refers to how God views all individuals equally, since God is the only one who can give and take life. This idea can be applied to bioethics where the commandment 'Thou shall not kill' (Ex 20:13) dictates an adherent's decision in dilemmas such as abortion. Thus, it is evident that Christian ethical teachings have a significant impact on an adherent's life since it enables them to make rational decisions.

Great explanation and evidence - just maybe make it more explicit that this has an impact on family life/planning and intimate relationships in relation to abortion.

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'All religious traditions have influential people or schools of thought who, through action and example, have sought to live the central message of the tradition.' Using the quote, analyse the importance for Christianity of one person or school of thought that has lived the central message of this religious tradition. (8 marks)
St Paul of Tarsus is of paramount importance for the spread of Christianity due to his emphasis on 'the central message of the tradition' through his missionary journeys and epistles.What was his central message? His conversion to Christianity despite being a Roman citizen plays an important role in living out the 'central message of the tradition' as he was able to travel to various places such as Greece to spread teachings on Jesus' death and resurrection and salvation, as reflected in the Bible passage: 'For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.' This teaching is of immense significance in Christianity as it emphasises the importance of faith in Christ to save adherents from sins, as well as clarifying beliefs and teachings.What was important here is that anyone can be Christian if they have faith. Link to how practices such as circumcision are no longer needed. Faith as the most important element of being Christian could be your central message you discuss. The long term significance of St Paul's teachings on theology is evident in the number of scholars such as Martin Luther who used this teaching to emphasise the importance of faith. This reveals how St Paul's propagation on the Good News indicates how St Paul is of paramount importance as an influential figure in Christianity as he lives and conveys 'the central message of tradition.' This is a bit of an awkward link to end with.Moreover, his role as an influential Christian figure is also revealed in his emphasis on making Christianity accessible to gentiles. This reflects how St Paul 'sought to live the central message' as it enables those who are not Jewish to follow the Christian faith and place faith in Christ to be saved from sin. This increase in accessibility therefore enables St Paul to spread the Good News.If you want a specific contemporary example: The Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification (1999) for instance, was the result of extensive ecumenical dialogue between the Lutheran and Catholic Church on justification by faith.  Therefore, St Paul embodies the 'central message of tradition' through his ability to convey the Good News and improve accessibility to Christianity, significantly contributing to the spread of Christianity.

Just make clear what this central message is - it's a bit vague.


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