Exploring Christians - diveristy and complexity
I can explain why there is diversity within Christianity and give examples of how this is shown.
Exploring Christians - diveristy and complexity
I can explain why there is diversity within Christianity and give examples of how this is shown.
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Key learning points
- The 2021 census does not give a clear indication of diversity within Christianity but other sources can.
- Diversity in Christianity comes from differences in beliefs and practice.
- Diversity in Christianity comes from varying interpretations of sources of authority.
- The diversity in Christianity is complex and we can use social science data to explore this.
Keywords
Source of authority - something or someone that people look to for guidance, rules, or truth
Diversity - when there are differences between things e.g. in beliefs or practices
Denomination - a branch of Christianity
Common misconception
That all Christians have the same beliefs and practices.
There may be some core beliefs and practices that almost all Christians share but there is also a great diversity.
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