Unit 4: Truth and Spirituality
How do we know something is true? What even is truth?
Task 1
The nature of truth
Sort the statements in the table where you feel they should go in the Venn diagram below.
The nature of truth
Sort the statements in the table where you feel they should go in the Venn diagram below.
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Innocent until proven guilty
I saw it therefore it happened Seeing is believing I heard from a trusted friend These people love each other We are going to die I just know it’s true God loves us |
Everyone believes it’s true
The death penalty is wrong Earth’s climate is changing The world is flat Trees are green Dreams predict the future We live in a computer simulation |
1. What is the difference between proof and probability?
2. Does having more evidence always end in proof?
2. Does having more evidence always end in proof?
Task 2: What types of truth are there?
In your groups of 4, You have 6 minutes to become an expert on ONE type of truth. You should make notes in your exercise book in your OWN words!
Once done, you will teach the others in your group your expertise and they will teach you.
Standard
What do you feel is the most reliable form of truth? Why?
Challenge
“Spiritual truth is just personal opinion. It cannot be trusted.”
How far do you agree? Give explained reasons for your answer
In your groups of 4, You have 6 minutes to become an expert on ONE type of truth. You should make notes in your exercise book in your OWN words!
Once done, you will teach the others in your group your expertise and they will teach you.
Standard
What do you feel is the most reliable form of truth? Why?
Challenge
“Spiritual truth is just personal opinion. It cannot be trusted.”
How far do you agree? Give explained reasons for your answer
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Task 3: Crime and punishment
How are crime and punishment considered and treated by society?What is a crime?
Why do people commit crimes?
What are the aims of punishment?
In every society on the planet, those who are found guilty of an offence are usually punished. However, a judge or magistrate is supposed to consider what they hope to achieve with a punishment before they give it out.
What purpose does it serve?
Task 3:
Match the aim of punishment with its definition on the handout sheet
Questions
1. Which aims of punishment do you feel work best for society? Why?
2. Which work least well?
What forms of punishment are there?
Most societies have a range of punishments for criminal acts. These are usually handed down to convicted criminals depending upon;
Task
In your pairs you will;
-Conduct research into a method of punishment
-Consider the aims and outcomes of the method
-Consider the benefits and negatives of the method
-Give some examples of where this type of punishment is used or has been controversial
How are crime and punishment considered and treated by society?What is a crime?
Why do people commit crimes?
What are the aims of punishment?
In every society on the planet, those who are found guilty of an offence are usually punished. However, a judge or magistrate is supposed to consider what they hope to achieve with a punishment before they give it out.
What purpose does it serve?
Task 3:
Match the aim of punishment with its definition on the handout sheet
- Deterrence
- Protection
- Reform
- Reparation
- Retribution
- Vindication of the law
Questions
1. Which aims of punishment do you feel work best for society? Why?
2. Which work least well?
What forms of punishment are there?
Most societies have a range of punishments for criminal acts. These are usually handed down to convicted criminals depending upon;
- The severity of the crime
- The nature and circumstances of the offender
Task
In your pairs you will;
-Conduct research into a method of punishment
-Consider the aims and outcomes of the method
-Consider the benefits and negatives of the method
-Give some examples of where this type of punishment is used or has been controversial
Task 4
How do religions consider and deal with crime and punishment?
How do religions consider and deal with crime and punishment?
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Task 5
What is Euthanasia?
- Click on the PPT here to find out about Euthanasia.
- Find out what are the different views on it?
What is Euthanasia?
- Click on the PPT here to find out about Euthanasia.
- Find out what are the different views on it?
| religious_views_on_euthanasia.pdf |
Task 6
Views on Euthanasia
Create a spider diagram across an entire page.
Read the information in the file below.
Summarise the different religions views of euthanasia on your spider diagram.
Views on Euthanasia
Create a spider diagram across an entire page.
Read the information in the file below.
Summarise the different religions views of euthanasia on your spider diagram.
| euthanasia.pdf |
