Do Humans Need Belief for Unanswerable Questions?
Thursday, 20 February 2025
Thursday, 20 February 2025
Objective –Do we need a God
?
Write down three things you learned last lesson
1. ________________________________
2._________________________________
3. _________________________________
*
Do not believe in God or gods.
*
Are not religious
*
Believe that part of the reason humans are special is
that we are curious about the world and can ask
questions and look for answers.
*
Believe that humans can create their own purpose,
this can include to be happy, to raise a family, to
succeed in work and education and to care for others.
*
Do not believe in God or gods.
*
Are not religious
*
Believe that part of the reason humans are special is that we are curious
about the world and can ask questions and look for answers.
*
Believe that humans can create their own purpose, this can include to be
happy, to raise a family, to succeed in work and education and to care for
others.
1. Do you think humans are special? Why?
2. What do you believe is the purpose of humans?
How do we
decide what is
true?
Establishing facts
How could we
find out
something is
true?
Anything else?
Do an
experiment
See, feel,
smell, touch,
hear it
Written
evidence?
Photo of it?
But …..belief differs…..
•
Evidence is not always conclusive, e.g. science can tell
us how the world was made but not how to create
matter. (though it may do at some point)
•
Do we need belief for unanswerable questions?
•
New evidence can contradict old evidence, so are there
really any absolute truths in science? E.g. some
scientists use proof to say global warming is taking
place, while others use contradictory evidence to say
global warming is part of a natural cycle!
Sort the cards into 2 columns in groups – fact and belief.
How you can you prove the facts?
Do you disagree with anyone else in the group?
How would you argue your case?
FACT?
BELIEF?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6POf8YyWty0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPcK-2BTvyA
What are their reasons for
not
believing that there is a God?
Make a note of them in your books
Could their minds be changed? How?
Thursday, 20 February 2025
Thursday, 20 February 2025
Objective –Do we need a God
?
Do we need God?
Create a “continuum” line with “strongly agree “at
one end and “strongly disagree” at the other end.
Stand along the continuum to reflect what you
believe.
AGREE
DISAGREE
Be ready to give a reason for your position
Theist: Someone who believes in God
‘You do not need God to give life true meaning and purpose’
Do you agree or disagree with this statement? You must show
you have considered more than one point of view. You must
refer to humanist and religious views in your answer. (8
Marks)
Follow the
ADAM
framework:
A
gree- paragraph agreeing with the statement
D
isagree- paragraph disagreeing with the statement
A
dd religion/humanist views- check you have included both views
M
y view- write your own view and give a reason
Thursday, 20 February 2025
Thursday, 20 February 2025
Objective –Do we need a God
?
Necessity of belief for unanswered queries, we delve into humanist perspectives on God, purpose, and life. The difference between fact and belief, the role of evidence in establishing truths, and the concept of absolute truths in science come under scrutiny. Contradictions in evidence and the ever-evolving nature of knowledge pose intriguing questions about the role of belief in the quest for understanding.
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Thursday, 20 February 2025 Objective Do we need a God? Explain the difference between a fact and a belief Consider what humanists believe about God, purpose and human life Evaluate the claim that people need God to live a full, moral life. C-D B-C A*-B Ethics, Philosophy and Religion
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*Humanists *Do not believe in God or gods. *Are not religious *Believe that part of the reason humans are special is that we are curious about the world and can ask questions and look for answers. *Believe that humans can create their own purpose, this can include to be happy, to raise a family, to succeed in work and education and to care for others.
*Humanists *Do not believe in God or gods. *Are not religious *Believe that part of the reason humans are special is that we are curious about the world and can ask questions and look for answers. *Believe that humans can create their own purpose, this can include to be happy, to raise a family, to succeed in work and education and to care for others. 1. Do you think humans are special? Why? 2. What do you believe is the purpose of humans?
How do we decide what is true? *How do we decide what is true?
*How do we decide what is true? Do an experiment See, feel, smell, touch, hear it Establishing facts How could we find out something is true? Written evidence? Anything else? Photo of it?
But ..belief differs.. Evidence is not always conclusive, e.g. science can tell us how the world was made but not how to create matter. (though it may do at some point) Do we need belief for unanswerable questions? New evidence can contradict old evidence, so are there really any absolute truths in science? E.g. some scientists use proof to say global warming is taking place, while others use contradictory evidence to say global warming is part of a natural cycle!
Fact or belief Cut and sort the following into two groups. Be ready to explain your reasons. Manchester United is the best football team in the world The person now known as Caitlyn Jenner from the TV show the Kardashians was once an Olympian United Kingdom will win the Eurovision song contest next year God does not exist The beatles were the best band in the world Britain is a Christian country When I die I will go to heaven Religious people live better lives. Dinosaurs once walked the earth Birchwood is in Warrington Henry the VIII had six wives Smoking is bad for your health God is a man Our school day ends at 3pm
*If we cant prove it, then it s a belief BELIEF? Sort the cards into 2 columns in groups fact and belief. How you can you prove the facts? Do you disagree with anyone else in the group? How would you argue your case? FACT?
*Watch the video clip of some humanists discussing God https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6POf8YyWty0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPcK-2BTvyA What are their reasons for not believing that there is a God? Make a note of them in your books Could their minds be changed? How?
Thursday, 20 February 2025 Objective Do we need a God? Explain the difference between a fact and a belief Consider what humanists believe about God, purpose and human life Evaluate the claim that people need God to live a full, moral life. C-D B-C A*-B Ethics, Philosophy and Religion
Do we need God? Create a continuum line with strongly agree at one end and strongly disagree at the other end. Stand along the continuum to reflect what you believe. AGREE DISAGREE Be ready to give a reason for your position
*Evaluation Youneed God to give life true meaning and purpose Evidence to agree with the quote, include what a theist may say Evidence to disagree with the quote, include what a humanist would say What do you think? Theist: Someone who believes in God
You do not need God to give life true meaning and purpose Do you agree or disagree with this statement? You must show you have considered more than one point of view. You must refer to humanist and religious views in your answer. (8 Marks) Follow the ADAM framework: Agree- paragraph agreeing with the statement Disagree- paragraph disagreeing with the statement Add religion/humanist views- check you have included both views *TAG TASK My view- write your own view and give a reason
Thursday, 20 February 2025 Objective Do we need a God? Explain the difference between a fact and a belief Consider what humanists believe about God, purpose and human life Evaluate the claim that people need God to live a full, moral life. C-D B-C A*-B Ethics, Philosophy and Religion
