Censorship

• Agree:

  • It protects us from harmful and offensive photos/videos
  • Some people may find certain images offensive
  • Protects the vulnerable e.g children and young people
• Disagree:

  • Some Christians believe that we should be able to see what it is really like- creates a bigger impact
  • Personal views are relative- what may be offend some people, may not offend others
  • People should be allowed to speak about their views (freedom of speech)E.g In some countries, all media information is censored, therefore, only govermental views are presented.
• Religious believers express their beliefs and share them through:

  • Religious clothing
  • Preaching and teaching
  • Media
  • Evangelising
  • Worship in a place of worship
  • Pilgrimage
  • Charity work

  -The freedom to express one's faith is fundamental to our human rights

  -In the Uk and Europe, believers are free to express their faith however they wish, as long as it does not harm others around them.
• Quotes:

  • "You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free"
  • "Live as people who are free"
  • "A human person has a right to religious freedom"
• UN Declaration of Human Rights: "Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion" and "to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance."