SOCWK301R Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Christian Ethics, Canadian Multiculturalism Act, English Canadian
30 Jan 2018
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Socwk 301 - lecture 7 - religious diversity. Introduction religion: significant part of people"s identity and sense of self. Provides understanding of how we have developed and continue to develop. Understanding personal meanings and values of religion in day to day life of people. Opportunity to reflect and articulate own vision of reality recognize issues around religious identity and practices crucial component of someone"s sense of self religion: divides the world into believers and non-believers. Spiritual and healing practices: some practice yoga, meditation (francophone and anglophone canadians without converting to religions that also do those there are some who consider themselves spiritual, but not belonging in a religious community. Many conflicts among diff. religious groups (ex; b/w protestants and roman catholics), intersects with racism, sexism, and heterosexism. Most are christians (67. 3%) while non-religious (25%) Decline of church attendance and religiosity theoretical assumptions:
