Christian, Sikh and non religious beliefs and teachings about protecting the planet.

Friday, 23 February 2018 Christian, Sikh and non religious beliefs and teachings about protecting the planet. L.O. To understand different beliefs about protecting the planet I can explain different beliefs about protecting the planet. I can explain the basis behind these different beliefs. I can compare religious and non religious attitudes towards protecting the planet using key words and quotes.

Task 1 - Define these key term in your book use page 49 and 50 of the EDUQAS text books Stewardship Dominion Environmental Responsibility Global Citizenship Environmental Sustainability Task 2 - Once you have defined each of the terms. Create an image to draw beside each to help you remember this key idea.

THINK BACK to the Christian and Sikh creation stories

Dominion Dominion Copy out these two quotes. What is God s message to his people?

Sikh Views on the Environment. Although human beings are seen as the most intelligent life form on earth, they are responsible for almost all the damage done to the planet. If we imagined the earth is aged 46, all the damage done has taken place in the last 60 seconds of the earth s life. Sikhism is very concerned with the relationship between humanity and the environment. They believe that Waheguru created the world as a place where every type of plant and animal could live so that all life could have the chance to prove that it was good enough to reach mukti (liberation from the cycle of birth and death, reincarnation). The lives of the Gurus are full of stories of their love for nature. Sikhs are forbidden to kill for the sake of killing or to eat to excess. Many Sikhs choose to be vegetarian. In Sikh hymns Waheguru is said to be the provider of all life. There is no difference between the world of humans and the world of nature. Both of these are equally important and must be treated with respect. Guru Nanak taught: Nature we see Nature we hear Nature we observe with awe, wonder and joy Nature in the nether regions Nature in the skies Nature in the whole creation Nature in species, kinds, colours Nature in life forms Nature in good deeds Nature in pride and in ego Nature in air, water and fire Nature in the soil of the earth All nature is yours, O powerful Creator You command it, observe it and pervade within it. (Guru Granth Sahib)

Why should we care for the environment? (RELIGIOUS TEACHINGS)

Why should we care for the environment? (RELIGIOUS TEACHINGS) Looking after the environment helps reduce bad karma as we are caring for Waheguru s creation All living things have a part of God in them (Divine spark) God is still Involved in the world. Many choose to be vegetarians. Looking after the environment beings them closer to God Helps them become Gurmukh They see themselves as custodians (caretakers) of The world for God We should care for God s creation The world was a gift to humans so they should look after it. We should act as global citizens If humans look after the world they become closer to God. Worship shows thanks giving e.g. prayers before meals, Harvest festivals etc They see them selves as Stewards of the world looking It on Gods behalf Christians remember that God is still involved in the world in things like seasons Many choose to support Environmental organisations Like Green Peace

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Christianity Sikhism Humanism Waheguru created the world as a place Most humanists where every type of plant and animal agree with the could live so that all life could have the idea of chance to prove that it was good enough stewardship to reach mukti (liberation from the cycle of birth and death, reincarnation). The world and everything in it should be respected and protected as part of God s creation. The Bible says You made them rulers over the works of your hands. showing Christians have a duty to rule (dominion) and with that comes a responsibility to protect because the Bible also says Adam and Eve were placed in the Garden of Eden 'to cultivate it'. Humans are important because they have a Godgiven soul so are more important than animals. Stewardship is putting 'love your neighbor into action.' Stewardship: Global Citizens. Sikhs are forbidden to kill for the sake of killing or to eat to excess. Many Sikhs choose to be vegetarian. Looking after the environment helps reduce bad karma as we are caring for Waheguru s creation All living things have a part of God in them (Divine spark) God is still Involved in the world. Looking after the environment beings Sikhs closer to God Helps them become Gurmukh attain good karma and reach mukti. 14 th March is Sikh environment day! They say we have a responsibility to work towards a more sustainable world They say we should cause as little harm as possible to the universe because it makes sense for future generations

Humans should be free to treat the world in any way they want Discuss this statement showing that you have considered more than one point of view. You must refer to religion and non religious belief in your answer. (15 marks) POINT EVIDENCE EXPLAIN ANALYSE YOU DO NOT HAVE TO GIVE YOUR OWN OPINION!!!!

POINT EVIDENCE EXPLAIN ANALYSE Humans should be free to treat the world in any way they want. On the one hand XXX could argue that Humans should be free to treat the world in any way they want because In addition they could argue that These arguments are valid / weak / strong make sense to me because.. X 2 However, on the other hand XXX could argue that Humans should NOT be free to treat the world in any way they want because Furthermore they may also say that These arguments are valid / weak / strong make sense to me because.. X 2 Your paragraphs should refer back to the question GIVE YOUR OWN OPINION throughout the essay.

HAVE YOU? (15 markers) Used and explained at least 4 quotes/extracts 2 x FOR 2x AGAINST? Used an extensive range of key vocabulary? (key words and other words) Checked spelling, grammar and proof read you work to make sure it makes sense? Expanded your points with reasoning, detail and examples? Included a diversity of views? Reached judgements? Explained how this diversity of views effects the way that individuals and communities lead their lives? How VALID / STRONG is your point?

Humans should be free to treat the world in any way they want Reasons to agree with the statement. Remember to include religious (Christian and Sikh) and humanist views. Reasons to disagree with the statement. Remember to include religious (Christian and Sikh) and humanist views.