Year 11 - Religious education
Different religious views about freedom of religious expression
Religion, human rights and social justice
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will examine ideas of human rights and reponsibilities. They will examine ideas of religious expression, the status of women and issues related to wealth and charity. Pupils will gain an understanding of different religious and non-religious responses to these issues.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain Christian teachings and responses to freedom of religious expression, censorship and extremism.
Key Notes
- UK law protects religious freedom, and Christians view it as a vital human right.
- Christians are taught to share their faith openly and be a positive example.
- Church teachings say freedom must be used responsibly and with love.
- Christians oppose persecution and support organisations like Open Doors and Christian Solidarity Worldwide.
- Censorship is supported when it prevents the spread of extremism, but not when it silences beliefs.
Vocabulary To Learn
- freedom - religious expression: the right to freely practise religion without discrimination or punishment; e.g. being able to freely attend your place of worship or being allowed space / time to pray in the workplace
- persecution: facing hostility and ill-treatment; e.g. some religious people face punishment and death for practising their faith
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Religious freedom means Christians never face challenges or restrictions today.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
UK law protects religious freedom, and Christians view it as a vital human right. Christians are taught to share their faith openly and be a positive example.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'freedom - religious expression'
the right to freely practise religion without discrimination or punishment; e.g. being able to freely attend your place of worship or being allowed space / time to pray in the workplace.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Religious freedom means Christians never face challenges or restrictions today. Correction: Religious freedom is protected by law, but Christians can still face censorship, legal cases, or public pressure.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Attitudes to wealth and its uses Study Guide
- Charity and issues with giving money to people living in poverty Study Guide
- Different religious views about the status of women in religion Study Guide
- Different religious views about the uses of wealth Study Guide
- Ethical arguments related to racial discrimination Study Guide
- Exploitation of people living in poverty including people-trafficking Study Guide
- Exploitation of people living in poverty; fair pay and interest on loans Study Guide
- Freedom of religious expression Study Guide
- Human rights and responsibilities Study Guide
- Prejudice and discrimination in religion and belief Study Guide
- Racial prejudice and discrimination Study Guide
- Social justice Study Guide
- Tackling poverty and its causes Study Guide
- The responsibility of those in poverty to overcome difficulties Study Guide
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