1.4.1 Identity and Belonging

• What does non-religious identity refer to?

  Self and belonging without religion
• What shapes the values of someone with a non-religious identity?

  Secular or personal principles
• What is one benefit of belonging to a non-religious community?

  Social support
• What is a common characteristic of all non-religious organizations?

  Rejection of religious belief
• Why might non-religious individuals experience social isolation?

  Prejudice or discrimination
• The basis of non-religious identity is the lack of belief in a deity and rejection of religious teachings
• Religious identity is defined by adherence to a particular faith, its teachings, and participation in its community and rituals
• Match the aspect with the correct identity type:

  Basis ↔️ Lack of belief in deity

  Values ↔️ Secular moral principles

  Community ↔️ No formal religious rituals
• Community action in non-religious groups can address social justice and environmental issues.

  True
• Match the type of non-religious organization with its purpose:

  Humanist Organizations ↔️ Promote ethical values

  Atheist Organizations ↔️ Advocate for atheism

  Freethinker Organizations ↔️ Encourage critical thinking

  Secular Ethics Groups ↔️ Develop ethical frameworks
• Non-religious communities can help non-religious individuals build supportive social networks.

  True
• Match the aspect with the correct identity type:

  Basis ↔️ Rejection of religious teachings

  Community ↔️ No formal religious community

  Values ↔️ Secular or humanist principles

  Belonging ↔️ Non-religious community
• What type of community do religious and non-religious identities have in common?

  No formal community
• Non-religious identity is based on belief in a deity and religious teachings.

  False
• Belonging to non-religious communities is vital for personal well-being and ethical growth
• Order the benefits of belonging to non-religious communities:

  1️⃣ Social Support

  2️⃣ Sense of Identity

  3️⃣ Ethical Framework

  4️⃣ Community Action
• Non-religious individuals may face social stigma or prejudice due to their lack of religious affiliation
• What is one challenge non-religious individuals may face without religious beliefs?

  Difficulty finding meaning
• What is non-religious identity defined by?

  Lack of religious beliefs
• Religious identity is based on the belief in a deity and religious teachings.

  True
• The values in non-religious identity are shaped by secular, humanist, or personal moral principles
• Match the benefit of non-religious communities with its description:

  Social Support ↔️ Offers peer support, friendship, and shared experiences

  Sense of Identity ↔️ Reinforces non-religious identity and reduces isolation

  Ethical Framework ↔️ Provides secular moral guidance
• What is the common characteristic shared by all non-religious organizations?

  Rejection of religious beliefs
• Freethinker organizations encourage independent thinking and critical analysis
• What is the basis of religious identity according to the study material?

  Belief in a deity
• Belonging to non-religious communities empowers individuals to live ethically without relying on religious frameworks.


  True
• Non-religious identity contrasts with religious identity, which is defined by adherence to a particular faith, its teachings, and participation in its rituals and community
• Why is belonging to non-religious communities important for personal well-being?

  Provides social support
• What type of ethical system is provided by non-religious communities?

  Secular ethical system
• Match the non-religious organization type with its characteristics and goals:

  Humanist Organizations ↔️ Promote ethical values based on reason and compassion

  Atheist Organizations ↔️ Advocate for atheism and rationalism

  Freethinker Organizations ↔️ Encourage independent thinking and critical analysis

  Secular Ethics Groups ↔️ Develop ethical frameworks based on secular principles
• Non-religious individuals often face social stigma and prejudice due to their lack of religious affiliation.


  True
• Without religious beliefs, non-religious individuals form their own values based on secular, humanist, or personal moral principles
• What is the role of non-religious communities in providing ethical guidance?

  Provide secular moral codes
• Belonging to non-religious communities reinforces non-religious identity and reduces feelings of isolation.


  True
• Non-religious communities facilitate collective action for social justice and environmental issues.
• What is the primary goal of atheist organizations?

  Promote secularism
• Order the challenges faced by non-religious individuals:

  1️⃣ Social Stigma

  2️⃣ Lack of Community

  3️⃣ Difficulty Finding Meaning
• What type of values shape the beliefs of non-religious individuals?

  Secular or personal values