Group 1

OUTLINE
I. Introduction 1. Overview 2. History of religion in England 3. Religion and politics II. Popular religions and others

1. 2. 3. 4.

Anglicanism Catholicism Other conventional Christian churches Others religions, churches, movements

5. Comparison III. Conclusion

Overview of Religion

in Britain
One of the most religiously diverse populations in the European Union Be free to choose their own religious belief.

Overview of Religion

in Britain
Religion: A set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature and purpose of the universe. Important for public decision-making and forming social capital, building civic life.

History of religion

in England

* England broke from the Roman Catholic Church to form the Anglican Church. * Bible translated to English

* Mary became Queen * The country changed back to Catholicism & burned Protestants

History of the church in

England
Origins in the last five years of the 6th century in the Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Ken Emphasizes continuity through apostolic succession.

Religion and Politics

Freedom of religious belief and worship is taken for

granted. Religious conflicts of the past and their close relationship with politics have left only a few traces. Politics should stay out of religion & religion should

stay out of politics

Anglicanism
Tradition within Christianity Roots in the Celtic Christianity of the earliest Britons

From 1536-1539 Henry VIII renounced papal jurisdiction in England and dissolved Catholic monasteries -> national church was created

Anglicanism
70 million Anglicans in the world Growing in many communities throughout the world, including Africa. Three main strands of belief: Evangelical Anglicans Anglo-Catholic

Broad

Anglicanism
The national distinctiveness is emphasized by Anglican Churchs position as the official religion

The Anglican Church is the official state religion in

England only, in other countries are almost identical to it in their general beliefs and practices

Catholicism
Not until 1850 was a British Catholic hierarchy reestablished. A large proportion of Catholics in modern Britain roots in Italy, Ireland, Europe

Catholicism
Catholic church maintained a greater cohesiveness
and uniformity. 2 aspects of Catholic life: religious instruction is taken more seriously in Catholic school There is the matter of attendance at church

Other conventional Christian churches

Other conventional Christian churches

Protestantism Placed great importance on finding the truth for oneself in Bible and living an austere life. Disapproved of the pursuit of pleasure & public entertainments . The first church was the Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church became the nation's established church in Scotland

Other conventional Christian churches

Methodist Society
Not care enough about the needs of ordinary people.

Baptists and the Quakers

Strict in interpretation of the Bible and dislike of worldly pleasures Known as the Society of Friends They refuse to fight in any war, though they will do ambulance and hospital work.

Other religions, churches and

religious movements

Other religions, churches and

religious movements
Britain is home of followers of almost every religion and sect imaginable Traditional Christian churches steadily declining in

the second half of 20 century

Other Christian sects and churches have been growing

Other religions, churches and

religious movements
Christianity: fastest- growing type of evangelical, emphasis on spiritual and miraculous on revelation New-age: cover a wide range of belief, involving elements of Christianity Jews- most well-established The numbers of followers of Christian Orthodox, Sikh, Hindu and Muslim religions are growing

Other religions, churches and

religious movements
(in millions) Anglicans Baptist Independent Methodist Orthodox Other 1975 1980 Trinitarian Churches: 27.2 27.1 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.5 1.6 1.5 0.4 0.4 0.3 0.3 1985 27.0 0.6 0.6 1.3 0.4 0.3 1990 26.9 0.6 0.8 1.3 0.5 0.3 1995 26.7 0.6 0.7 1.3 0.5 0.3

Comparison between British and Vietnam religion

Rate of religion adherents Main religion Christianity 71,6% Religious Spirit Interaction between Religion and politics Britain >80% population with a religion Vietnam 18% population with a religion

Generally High

Buddhist 9,3% (80-90% Vietnamese people have the inclination of Buddhist) Generally low

Rather deep. Not much influenced. The formation of the Labour Party was influenced by Christian socialism The Church of England has been nicknamed "the Conservative Party at prayer"

Attitude of people

They are often interested in doctrines with dogma and spirit.

Almost people are irreligionists, they often care about worship but dogma and spirit.

Religious freedom Place of worship Main clergy National religious festivals Policies of Government

Freedom of religious belief and worship Mostly churches Priest Christmas Freedom of religion, belief and worship was enshrined as an inherent human right in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Religious freedom but there are some limitations in religious practice. Mostly pagodas, temples Monk Buddhas birthday ( Phat Dan ) -The Government has established the Vietnamese Government's Committee for Religious Affairs (1955) - 1992 Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Article 70

Stability

Religions are now in harmony Imperialism and the hostile with each other, government and forces are trying to take society advantage of religion for political conspiracies.

CONCLUSION
Great Britain is a multi-faith society where everyone has the freedom to practice their own religion.

Religious diversity can be found in many different areas of life in the UK.
Most local authorities in Britain also have special officers who liaise with faith groups in the community.

PART I
In 2 minutes read the following statements and answer True(T) or False(F).

1. King James Bible was written in the late 17th century. 2. The two churches established by law, the official religion of UK are the church of Scotland and the Anglican Church. 3. The doctrine of the Church of England was set out in the 16th century in a document called the FortyFive Articles. 4. Anglicanism is called "a broad church" because the main motivation for the birth of Anglicanism was more patriotic and political than doctrinal.

5. The church of Scotland has another name "Kirk" and no bishops. 6. The two largest traditional nonconformist groups in Britain are Presbyterians and Muslim. 7.The Queen is the Supreme Governor of the Church of England with the Archbishops of Canterbury and York below her.

KEYs
1. King James Bible was written in the late 17th century. F ( the early 17th) 2. The two churches established by law, the official religion of UK are the church of Scotland and the Anglican Church. T 3. The doctrine of the Church of England was set out in the 16th century in a document called the FortyFive Articles. F ( The Thirteen-Nine Articles) 4. Anglicanism is called "a broad church" because the main motivation for the birth of Anglicanism was more patriotic and political than doctrinal. T

5. The church of Scotland has another name "Kirk" and no bishops. T 6. The two largest traditional nonconformist groups in Britain are Presbyterians and Muslim. F (Presbyterians and Methodist Society) 7.The Queen is the Supreme Governor of the Church of England with the Archbishops of Canterbury and York below her. T

PART II
1 member look at a list of words relating to the topic Religion Describe them for the remain member without

speaking those words

In 1 min, the team will win if answer at least 6 right words.

1. Christian 2. Belief 3. Priest 4. Church 5. Buddhist 6. Religion 7. God 8. Worship 9. Bible 10. New Age.

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