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What is the history of religion–state relationships in ? How does the Australian government relate to religions? World religions Possible case studies: Buddhism in ; Islam and ; France and Catholicism What relationship issues exist around the world? The nature and significance of religion To what extent are adherents of religions able to practice their beliefs in all countries? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the separation of church and state? Inquiry process and questions* Ideas and concepts to investigate Framing What understandings of state and religion exist? What does the concept of separation of religion and state mean? Which countries would you identify as religious or secular states? Where in and the world today do we see religion and state interacting? Why is it important to investigate religion–state relationships? Are models and/or approaches used to investigate religion–state relationships? What is meant by a pluralist society? Different types of religion–state relationships Separation of religion and state in the , , , The influence of religion on the state in , , ; religious states in , Freedom of religion Influence of religion on political aspects of society and vice versa Education, welfare, immigration policies, public/religious holidays as reflections of religion–state relations Secular or religious rule Investigating What approaches/methodologies are available to assist in this investigation? What is the relationship between religion and the state in different countries today? Has the relationship changed over time and if so how? What examples are there of religious groups who have been oppressed by political regimes? How have groups dealt with oppression? What has been the impact of democracy/socialism/ communism on relations between religious groups and states? How has religion influenced the state and vice versa? What has been the impact of religion–state relationships on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander spiritualities, religions and peoples? How has religion contributed to colonisation? What interest does the government have in how religious groups interact? relationships in Timor, Israel, the USA, France, Northern Ireland, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Turkey, Tibet, Poland, Russia Laïcité in France; Catholics in Ireland; Mandaeans in Iraq; Baha'is in the Middle East; Jews in Germany; Buddhists in Tibet Religion has had an influence on capital punishment, abortion, slavery, cloning, conscription Religion has provided support to alleviate suffering and poverty through almsgiving, social justice and welfare agencies Government policies relating to discrimination, religious practice, work practice, immigration and multiculturalism
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