DiversityDiversity

Religion, Culture, Faith, Religion, Culture, Faith, Value & BeliefValue & Belief

Diversity in Faith and ReligionDiversity in Faith and Religion

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Religion – a pattern or tradition of behaviour, ritual and Religion – a pattern or tradition of behaviour, ritual and beliefsbeliefs

Culture – patterns of what we do: we all have ‘culture’Culture – patterns of what we do: we all have ‘culture’ Faith – a belief or series of beliefs in God (or gods, spirits or Faith – a belief or series of beliefs in God (or gods, spirits or

other creatures often faith includes the idea that these other creatures often faith includes the idea that these beliefs cannot be proven or that they are not evidenced by beliefs cannot be proven or that they are not evidenced by material science)material science)

Values – these are qualities or ideas about what matters. Values – these are qualities or ideas about what matters. Individuals or businesses or colleges may have values they Individuals or businesses or colleges may have values they support or uphold.support or uphold.

Beliefs – beliefs can be held with or without a commitment Beliefs – beliefs can be held with or without a commitment to a particular religion or faith. All people have specific to a particular religion or faith. All people have specific beliefsbeliefs

Diversity – faith and beliefDiversity – faith and belief It is important to recognise that It is important to recognise that

sometimes equality and faith practices sometimes equality and faith practices might be in conflict.might be in conflict.

Faith and culture are not always the same. Faith and culture are not always the same. Culture is not the same as ethnic Culture is not the same as ethnic background or heritage.background or heritage.

Different people of the same religion may Different people of the same religion may have different beliefs.have different beliefs.

It’s fine to ask people if you want to know It’s fine to ask people if you want to know how or if their faith or religion has an how or if their faith or religion has an impact on them (but let people refuse to impact on them (but let people refuse to talk if that’s what they want to do).talk if that’s what they want to do).

Diversity – Faith and ReligionsDiversity – Faith and Religions Do we all have beliefs?Do we all have beliefs?

1.1. All women should try and look their best.All women should try and look their best.2.2. Organic products are better for you.Organic products are better for you.3.3. After people die they go to a better place.After people die they go to a better place.4.4. After people die that’s it, there’s nothing else. After people die that’s it, there’s nothing else. 5.5. The earth is flat.The earth is flat.6.6. It’s healthier to be a vegetarian.It’s healthier to be a vegetarian.

True or false? Which do you believe?True or false? Which do you believe?

Diversity – faith and beliefsDiversity – faith and beliefs Why does it matter?Why does it matter? Law – equal treatment is requiredLaw – equal treatment is required Good business sense – especially in a service Good business sense – especially in a service

industryindustry Widening your knowledge and experience can Widening your knowledge and experience can

help you get work and adjust to living in a more help you get work and adjust to living in a more diverse setting.diverse setting.

All human beings are made in the image of God All human beings are made in the image of God and so should be loved and treated as well as you and so should be loved and treated as well as you would want to be treated yourself.would want to be treated yourself.

Spot the statement that is about faith!Spot the statement that is about faith!

Diversity – religion and beliefDiversity – religion and belief

Diversity – faith and hairDiversity – faith and hair

What do these images make you What do these images make you think?think?