What does it mean to believe?
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What is it to believe...
... Is it more than blind-faith?
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Statements:
• I believe in a benevolent God• I believe suffering has its purpose• I believe that RE is great
..What does it mean to say
‘I believe’?
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Do we have to see to believe?
On the next few slides, look at the optical illusions...
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Chances are...
• Some people in the room didn’t see both pictures
So now the question is posed – just because we can’t see something;
does it mean it’s not there?
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Affirmation:
• I believe the sun should never set upon an argument
• I believe we place our happiness in other peoples hands
• I believe your parents did the best job they knew how to do
• I believe you can’t control or choose your sexuality
Listen to Affirmation, and decide why Darren Hayes might be saying the lyrics he is...
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Justifying beliefs:
• When you make a statement about something you believe, you should always be prepared to give your justification
• Write down 9 of your beliefs, in order of importance (from top to bottom) on the Diamond Nine sheet – these beliefs must have justification at the ready!
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Moral Issues:
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• A 70 year old man, dying of extremely pain inflicting cancer – should he be allowed euthanasia?
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• A single, unemployed woman with 7 children, who falls pregnant – should she be allowed an abortion?
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• AIDs ridden Africa – should artificial contraception be allowed?
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With the statements on the Previous Slides...
• In GCSE RE, you will form an opinion on these matters
• What will you have to do to have a justified opinion?
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The Formula...
Issues you’re told about...
Thinking process...
Forming your own beliefs...
Listening to
others...
New, reshaped ideas...
Learning more!
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Now using your statements from the Diamond Nine
Sheet...
• Use ‘the formula’ – and discuss it with the person next to you
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