Evaluate the contribution of a religious tradition to Australian society.
There are many components that influence Australian society as a whole, and contribute to different aspects of the nation. Christianity is the predominant religion within Australia therefore it has made a great impact on many factors that contribute to society such as law, healthcare and social welfare. Religion contributes through various ways to a variety of factors that recognise the beliefs and traditions of Christianity and its followers.
The values that society holds are often reflected within the law, and as a country made up of around 64% of Christians, their values can have a major impact on the law and the interpretation of it. Christianity has had a significant …show more content…
The Catholic Church is one of the largest providers for social welfare services within Australia. A number of Christian denominations have significantly contributed to social welfare services through various different organisations, that all aim to battle social injustices and assist individuals who may be less fortunate. Organisations such as Catholic Mission, Caritas and St Vincent De Paul are all Christian organisations that aim to continue the work of Jesus Christ within the world. Christianity has played a leading role throughout social welfare in Australia and it’s evidently shown with the number of organisations that are present in today’s society, that all contribute by helping assist individuals with the many different issues faced each day. However, the basic issue is that in recent years, there is seen to be a rise in the number of people that are facing poverty, homelessness, violence and other social issues. The social welfare services assist individuals in achieving their basic human rights and needs. According to data collected by St Vincent De Paul it is estimated that their organisation itself helps around 2,243,261 people each year throughout Australia. Their contribution to society exemplifies the values that the Lord visioned for humankind; and is similar to what’s noted in Psalm 41:1 “Blessed are …show more content…
It could be debated that Christianity is a foundation of the different components that contribute to the making of society such as law, healthcare and social welfare. Christianity’s ability to have a major impact on society was due to the majority of Australians being of a Christian religion hence their values and beliefs have become a normative part of
There are many components that influence Australian society as a whole, and contribute to different aspects of the nation. Christianity is the predominant religion within Australia therefore it has made a great impact on many factors that contribute to society such as law, healthcare and social welfare. Religion contributes through various ways to a variety of factors that recognise the beliefs and traditions of Christianity and its followers.
The values that society holds are often reflected within the law, and as a country made up of around 64% of Christians, their values can have a major impact on the law and the interpretation of it. Christianity has had a significant …show more content…
The Catholic Church is one of the largest providers for social welfare services within Australia. A number of Christian denominations have significantly contributed to social welfare services through various different organisations, that all aim to battle social injustices and assist individuals who may be less fortunate. Organisations such as Catholic Mission, Caritas and St Vincent De Paul are all Christian organisations that aim to continue the work of Jesus Christ within the world. Christianity has played a leading role throughout social welfare in Australia and it’s evidently shown with the number of organisations that are present in today’s society, that all contribute by helping assist individuals with the many different issues faced each day. However, the basic issue is that in recent years, there is seen to be a rise in the number of people that are facing poverty, homelessness, violence and other social issues. The social welfare services assist individuals in achieving their basic human rights and needs. According to data collected by St Vincent De Paul it is estimated that their organisation itself helps around 2,243,261 people each year throughout Australia. Their contribution to society exemplifies the values that the Lord visioned for humankind; and is similar to what’s noted in Psalm 41:1 “Blessed are …show more content…
It could be debated that Christianity is a foundation of the different components that contribute to the making of society such as law, healthcare and social welfare. Christianity’s ability to have a major impact on society was due to the majority of Australians being of a Christian religion hence their values and beliefs have become a normative part of