Introduction to group members and topics to be discussed

Examine the impact of religion on individuals and society and culture

Introduction to the Rise of Secularism

Introduction to the rise of secularism and the influence of religion
The view of secularists
Their interpretation of how religion shapes individuals, education.
Transition towards to how Australia has been shaped by secularism and its rise

Rise of Secularism
Section 116 of the Australian Constitution
1977 National Song Plebiscite
Statistics from Australian Census
Non-Secular traditions
Prayer
Public Christian Holidays
Other countries rise
US, UK, NZ, France

Impact of religion on individual

Religion provides moral boundaries for a person to live by
Ten Commandments
Confirmation of the Quran
Religion provides the foundation for faith and belief
Enduring questions of human existence
People want answers to these questions
Positive effects of religion
Creates a community
Focuses their attention to God
Negative Effects of religion
Inspires conflict in the name of a God
Allows people to focus too much on religion than day to day things

Impact of religion on society and culture

General outline and description of religion, society and culture.
 General impact of religion on society and culture
Elements of Religion
Supernatural Being
Sacred symbols
Sacred Stories
Impact of these on beliefs, practices of society