It what ways is Religion presented in the news?

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Alessandra Anzante

In what ways is religion presented in the news?

For centuries, issues in the media have always made connections with a countries specific religion and its approach to dealing with that matter within the news. There is a vast amount of ways in which religion is presented within the news, for example, it could be seen as a emotional support in times of crisis, a catalyst to dividing society, or even as a newly established way of linking religion to technology.

It is common knowledge that in times of crisis, whether the crisis is in a country or personal to someone, religion is seen as a form of comfort. It could be argued (from a Judeo-Christian point of view) that this is due to the fact that God is seen as a figure that will alleviate the problem through his love and omnipotence. One example in recent news is of the McCann’s who seek solace in their difficult time through attending church and visiting Pope Benedict. This is a type of media hype because by showing footage of the McCann family going to church, others will feel the need to as well, therefore promoting religion through other peoples suffering and need for support.

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The percentage of religious funerals in the UK is over 90%, compared to the number of church attendance, which is only 6%. These statistics promote the idea that Britain could be seen as a secular country because people care little for religious beliefs while they are living, but once a family member dies they see it as better to ‘send them off’ correctly, in hope that heaven (or God) will accept them. This can also be seen as a method of emotional support in times of crises.

Secondly, new technology from recent years such as computers with ...

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