Describe the variety of specifically relgious programmes on the four man television channels?
Ai) Describe the variety of specifically religious programmes on the four main television channels? (8) For many years the four main television channels have been broadcasting a variety of religious programmes. Up until now religious broadcasting was targeted towards Christians, who attended Church, and acknowledged all traditional Christian doctrines. It is only quite recently that the nature of broadcasting has changed, due to the fact our country has encouraged more of a multicultural atmosphere, and therefore the current target audience for religious broadcasting has changed. Currently there are four main religious broadcasting categories into which programmes fall; they are, worship programmes, entertainment programmes, magazines programmes, and religious documentaries. Each of these categories appeal to various types of people, most will be aired on a daily basis. To regulate the content of religious broadcasting Ofcom uses an extensive definition "A religious programme is a programme which deals with matters of religion as the central subject, or as a significant part, of the programme." If religious broadcasting is given a wide definition like this, it enables broadcasters to have more freedom and explore innovative ways of incorporating topics not just related to belief systems and religion but to spirituality, ethics and values into their programs. BBC, ITV and
Describe, Analyse and explain the variety of specifically religious programs on Terrestrial TV channels.
Describe, Analyse and explain the variety of specifically religious programs on Terrestrial TV channels. When religious programs are talked about there is one main program that people think about. This is Songs of praise. Songs of praise is a service that is shown on BBC1 on a Sunday afternoon or early evening. People that watch this are usually people that have difficulties getting to a proper church service. They may be disabled. It appeals to these people because they can appreciate a service without having to leave the house. Other people that watch the program are the marginal religious people. They don't want to go to a church because they are not religious but like the carols. People that dislike the program believe that it is allowing people not to go to church and so disobeying God. Religious issues are dealt with in lots of programs. Soap operas, drama, comedy, in fact all types of program deal with religious issues. Sunday live is a talk show. It is on late at night on a Sunday. The presenters discuss religious issues that are relative to the week's events. The program is aimed at a younger audience than normal religious programs. It has a newer set and the presenters are young people. This program would appeal to the people that want to look at current events with a religious view on the issues. I think that although television channels do try to make
Religious Orders
Religious Orders Thomas Kee 5/10 Another way of serving as a disciple is by joining a religious order or congregation. There are two types of religious orders, Apostolic and Contemplative. Joining either of these orders requires total devotion to God and confinement. Living a life of celibacy is hard for the brothers and sisters but they believe that they will be rewarded in heaven, "Happy are those who are pure in heart, they will see God." Matthew 5v8 Religious orders are consecrated to three vows; these are poverty, chastity and obedience. Poverty means to have the bare minimum and live like Jesus did. An example of this is the rich young man, "You must give up all of your possessions and follow me," This story tells us not to be corrupt with money and possessions. Chastity means not to have a sexual relationship with anyone. This is so people can focus on following God. An example of this is when Jesus said, "Come follow me and I will make you fishers of men," Matthew 4v19 The disciples left their families and homes to follow Jesus. Obedience means to obey priests, bishops and the pope. An example of this is in the commission, "Teach them to obey everything I have taught you." This tells us to obey Gods teachings and all who work for God. Apostolic orders are the first type of religious orders. They live a life of voluntary community work. They tend the sick
Religion and the Media. Richard Dawkins documentary, root of all evil The God delusion, speaks out against the concept of religion
a. Richard Dawkin’s documentary, root of all evil – The God delusion, speaks out against the concept of religion and those who practice it. In this documentary, he presents his case while interviewing multiple people and analyzing key points of different belief systems. He presents how religion is hampering scientific progress, and the danger of the narrow mindedness of religious people. Some of his points include how wars are started due to religion, how people take the Bible’s word to the extreme and use it to justify murder and the dangers presented in following something he believes to be akin to mythology. Another point he makes is the danger of indoctrinating children, who he says are susceptible to influence from authority. He sees the danger in secluding these children and only letting them interact with people of the same religion and in educating them in religion alongside the sciences, saying this leads to much confusion. He talks of the concept of hell and how religious institutions use this concept to scare people into doing the right thing. He concludes that religion is the cause of many of the problems we have today and that our world would be a much easier place to live in if religion was abolished. b. There is nothing in this documentary that will lead to belief in God. c. Some parts that may have encouraged people not to believe in God include the
What Different religous views are there on Animal Hunting
What are different religions views on animal hunting? Hunting has always been the main source of food for most cultures. Man has always been a hunter. But many hunters nowadays don't just kill for food - they kill for profit. That's why so many rare and protected animals are being wiped out. Hunters like these are called poachers. In 1981 there were 15,000 black rhinos in Africa. Today, because of illegal hunting for ivory that number is 4,500. Nowadays however there are strict laws on the hunting of animals especially for sport. That hasn't stopped it happening though. Many animal rights campaigners have approached the government on banning all animal hunting. Just last year a ban was made on fox hunting. Many believe though that hunting and killing animals is something that has been done since the dawn of man and is vital for human survival. This may be true in some cultures in other parts of the world but now in our modern day world animals are specifically bred to be killed. I believe there is a fine line between killing animals for meat which have been bred for that specific purpose and for hunting animals in the wild, especially if it is for their fur. Many different religions have different views on the subject, which can bring about many ethical debates. In the Islamic religion, the people are only allowed to hunt for food and under no circumstance for sport. Muslims
I feel compelled to write in response to the letter in your magazine regarding the worthless programmes on television, I totally disagree with Miss Mary Kelly's view and would like to put some of my viewpoints across.
English Coursework G.C.S.E. 65 Fairview Terrace Belfast BT123J40 Letters Editors 'Radio Times' 35 Marylebone High Street London W1M4AA Dear Sir/Madam I feel compelled to write in response to the letter in your magazine regarding the worthless programmes on television, I totally disagree with Miss Mary Kelly's view and would like to put some of my viewpoints across. Miss Kelly states that there is too much sex and violence on television. She also says that sex and violence is shown on all channels and that it is particularly disgusting. Miss Kelly fails to understand that the programmes she is referring to often reflect real life e.g. the six and ten o'clock news, these are about everyday life. The news programmes are probably the most violent programmes on the television but still has one of the highest ratings. The producers do not make the news they only report it. So as you can see the stated programmes are one of the most entertaining and interesting for people nowadays. Miss Kelly has the option either to switch to a desired channel or to turn the television off. I myself have watched, on numerous occasions, educational programmes on television. These include wildlife programmes and current affairs programmes. Maybe Miss Kelly should purchase a radio times to keep her up to date times of programmes that would suit her. Another of Miss Kelly's
Crusading Began with religious passion but quickly progressed into cynical self interest." To what extent would you agree that this is a fair assessment of the changing nature and purpose of crusading between 1095 and 1204?
"Crusading Began with religious passion but quickly progressed into cynical self interest." To what extent would you agree that this is a fair assessment of the changing nature and purpose of crusading between 1095 and 1204? "For they who are supposed to serve Christ rather than themselves...have bathed swords in the blood of Christians." It would appear, from Pope Innocent III after the shocking events of the fourth crusade, that by 1204, the nature or way in which crusading was carried out, had changed, and that the purpose or motivation for the crusades had also. Does this, however, confirm a progression from initial religious passion, to cynical self interest? Although it is easy to label the atrocities of 1204 as being acts of cynical self-interest, where the individual was motivated by personal, secular goals, it must be determined whether there was once an ecclesiastical motivation, where religious passion was the key motivating factor. The four crusades between 1095 and 1204 show that there were distinct differences in the way in which each these holy wars were carried out and it must, therefore, be determined whether the changing motivation for the crusades was a cause of this, starting with the first crusade, and finishing with the fourth. Certain sources indicate that religious passion was a key factor in the first crusade. The language used in Pope Urban II's
Unrealistic Standards
If Barbie were to be a real person, she would be seven feet two inches tall, and weigh one hundred and one pounds. Her dress size would be a four, and she would wear a double F. Our culture has chosen unrealistic standards to live up to. The average woman is five feet four inches tall, weighs one hundred and forty pounds, and a dress size of fourteen. For millions of little girls, Barbie is their role model. A little girl loves to play dress up. She also loves to look in the mirror. She loves to make silly faces, but only five percent of kids like the reflection they see. Imagine a toddler standing in front of a mirror, smothering her face with blush and lipstick. She giggles as her mother attempts to hold the squealing toddler still, lathering her legs with self-tanner. She begs for her mother put on hair extensions, and false eye lashes. This is the reality for toddlers who enter beauty pageants. She looks up to women like Miss America, and she feels like she has to look just like her. This young girl feels the pressure to have the perfect skin, perfect walk, and an overall perfect look. For this girl that means taking off their glasses right before she walks on stage even if she can not see, because she has never seen Miss America wear glasses before. She gets judged on how pretty she is. If she loses she believes it was because she did not live up to their standards.
Religion and the Media - questions and answers.
Verity Aldridge. 10:A Religion and the Media Coursework. ai): Today's Terrestrial television presents many different varieties of programs for its viewers. There are different styles of programs for certain days and time periods. When religious broadcasting first became known on terrestrial television the main target audience was Christians; Christians who regularly went to church and accepted the traditional church beliefs. Most of the religious broadcasting on terrestrial television today is closely related to Christianity. This is because Christianity is the main religion of the British community, and has been for many years. Although, as time has passed the viewers of religious programs have changed. With a new audience come different views on religion. Today the religious styles of programs found on terrestrial television are targeted towards people who are classed as being 'vaguely religious'. The name 'vaguely religious' is given to the large group of people who attend church for such events like: weddings, funerals, christenings, etc. and who feel God has some purpose or existence. The BBC aim to answer questions for their viewers by displaying many programs of different varieties all of which are built around three very important questions; 'Where have we come from?', 'Why are we here?' and 'How should we live?' These three questions provoke people to think
How helpful is Wimpole Hall as a source in helping us understand the religious and social attitudes of the rich and poor in the 18th and 19th centuries?
How helpful is Wimpole Hall as a source in helping us understand the religious and social attitudes of the rich and poor in the 18th and 19th centuries? Nicola Kelly 0V1 How helpful is Wimpole Hall as a source in helping us understand the religious and social attitudes of the rich and poor in the 18th and 19th centuries? Wimpole Hall is a stately home built near Cambridge by Sir Thomas Chicheley in 1640. It has been owned by some of the most powerful families in England. Royal visitors such as Queen Elizabeth and Prince Albert have stayed at the house. A full team of servants would have always run a stately home such as Wimpole, from the highest butler status to the lowest maid. There is not much evidence to suggest the social and religious attitudes of the poor, mainly due to the fact that they were not considered worthy of attention by anyone, except someone from their own social class. A few sources that give an insight into the attitudes of the poor were the rules that they were made to follow, and a section of a diary written by Queen Victoria's maid of honour. We can derive clues about the social attitudes of the rich simply by studying where Wimpole Hall was built. It is near to London, and therefore the queen. This meant that they could visit her, but more importantly she could come to visit them, which gave them more status. The location also gives a clue to