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World religion slides

1. Negative Effects of Religion

2. Religion can be a force for evil as much as it is for good. 2

3. Throughout history, religion has been used to control and influence people’s lives. 3

4. 4 Know the Negatives Complete the crossword puzzle using the hints. ACROSS 3. u se of violence to create fear 5. b elief or idea that is not based on science or reason DOWN 1. u nfair treatment of people based on race, religion, or gender 2. l ack of money or basic necessities in life 4. a rmed conflict between groups or nations

5. 5 Have you ever experienced any of the situations found in the crossword puzzle?

6. 6 How do you think these situations relate to religion?

7. 7 Choose one of the situations found in the crossword puzzle and explain how it can be avoided.

8. 8 How harmful is religion to society?

9. 9 Negative Effects of Religion “Religion inculcates fear and fear breeds cruelty.” (Bertrand Russell, British philosopher) Religion has negative effects on culture and lifestyle, science, economy, and politics.

10. 10 Culture and Lifestyle Religious teachings guide people’s way of life (clothes, manners, morals). Religious teachings are used to judge, discriminate, and justify inequality among people.

11. 11 Culture and Lifestyle fewer rights and lower status of women discrimination of LGBT community

12. 12 Why is religion a source of inequality? 12

13. 13 Science and Reason science versus religion natural versus supernatural new knowledge versus absolute truth religion’s obstruction of scientific advancements Galileo’s persecution

14. 14 Science and Reason creationism versus evolution Catholic Church versus RH Law

15. 15 What other scientific theories are not recognized by religion? 15

16. 16 Economic Development the Protestant work ethic theory by Max Weber c apitalism and greed for wealth

17. 17 Economic Development r eligion and poverty “God is closer to the poor.” The true reward is in the afterlife. f atalism “Religion is the o pium of the people.” The poorer the country, the more religious its people are.

18. 18 Economic Development Is religion an important part of your life? Country Yes No Country Yes No Bangladesh 99%+ 0% Hong Kong 27% 73% Niger 99%+ 0% UK 24% 74% Afghanistan 97% 3% Japan 24% 75% Cambodia 96% 4% Denmark 19% 80% Philippines 96% 4% Sweden 17% 82% Table 1. A worldwide survey of how important religion is for people (Gallup in Crabtree, 2010)

19. 19 Do you believe in the idea that man cannot serve both God and wealth at the same time? Explain your answer. 19

20. 20 Politics and Governance Religion is used for political goals. t heocracy r estrictions and oppressions l imited human rights and personal choice m odern theocracies (Iran and Saudi Arabia)

21. 21 Politics and Governance Religion contradicts democracy. s ecularism d emocracy (open to change, independent thought, and equality) r eligion (tradition, conservatism, and conformity) Catholic Church versus divorce in the Philippines

22. 22 Politics and Governance Religion causes war and conflict. v iolence and terrorism The Crusades r eligious fundamentalism

23. 23 What other conflicts in history caused by religion are not mentioned? 23

24. 24 Fill in the missing words to make the statements correct. 1. Most religions teach that the status of women is ____________________ than that of men.

25. 25 Fill in the missing words to make the statements correct. 2. In some Islamic countries, being homosexual is ____________________ .

26. 26 Fill in the missing words to make the statements correct. 3. According to a British philosopher, the ____________________ inculcated by religion breeds cruelty.

27. 27 Fill in the missing words to make the statements correct. 4. Studies have shown that wealthier countries are ____________________ religious.

28. 28 Fill in the missing words to make the statements correct. 5. The United State’s interference in the ____________________ of Islamic countries is resented by Islamic fundamentalists.

29. 29 Religion poses many negative effects on society. Critics see it as a tool used by a select few to manipulate people for their benefit.  Religion harms people’s culture and lifestyle because it justifies control, inequality, discrimination, and limitations to freedom. Women and members of the LGBT community are commonly prejudiced because of religion. 

30. 30 Religion denies the advancement of scientific ideas that run contrary to religious doctrines. The teaching of creationism as a valid alternative to evolution is one example. Religion has an effect on people’s view of wealth and poverty. Some religions teach that wealth is God’s blessing; others present it as an evil to be avoided. Some religions idealize poverty, which makes poor people more religious.

31. 31 Religion has been used throughout history to advance political goals. It is used to limit choice and freedom and justify war , terrorism , and other atrocities .