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This strand is made up of four sequences of
comments on some big questions. Actors, comedians,
writers and others give an experience or viewpoint
on the big questions: Is God? What happens when
we die? Why do we suffer? What meanings to life
can be found? The quotations aren't all from experts,
and they aren't planned to give 'official' perspectives
from the religions - though there are voices here
from 5 different religions as well as agnosticism
and atheism. All are illustrated with our very own
animated Question Mark.
The intention is to provide some stimulus and
raw material for students to respond to themselves:
who do they agree with? Why? What would they say
to those who they disagree with?
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Is there a God? Yes, I think
so, because there is so much organisation.
It's extremely hard to believe that the world,
the universe, nature and us exist by chance
and coincidence. The possibility of God makes
more sense to me
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Alex,
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The sequences are popular with students more
for the provocation and ideas that for the 'celebrity'
power, though that adds some interest. There are
a hundred ways the sequences can be used: the
7 given here are the basis for selection by the
teacher to match the learning needs of particular
groups.
What pupils will be able to do at the end
of this module
· Understand some insights from authentic
voices about why questions of God, suffering,
life and death matter, and are hotly disputed.
· Express for themselves some reasoned
and well informed ideas about God, suffering,
life's purpose and destiny, in the light of the
ideas in the programmes
· Evaluate the ways in which believers
from a number of traditions express their understanding
of religious issues about God, life and death
· Clarify and deepen their understanding
of the questions, and the range of answers which
some religions offer
Relevant GCSE and Standard Grade topics
Nature of God, nature of belief, life after death,
questions of meaning and purpose, religious diversity,
spirituality and truth.
Target age range
14-16 year olds
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