The role of the Church in the local community
Why are churches important for the local community? Use your spider diagram to help you write a paragraph in your book explaining why you think churches are important for the local community.
Why are churches important for the local community?
Belief in Britain Lesson aims: To evaluate the changing trend of belief in Britain. To compare the 2001 census data with the 2011 census data. To analyse the lasting impact that Christianity has had in Britain.
KEY WORD DEFINITION 3 WORD SUMMARY Theist Someone who believes in God Believer in God Atheist Someone who DOESN T believe in God Agnostic Pluralist Secular Martyr Denomination Someone who is not sure whether to believe in God When a number of different religions are followed side by side in society. A non-religious society Someone who is prepared to die for their beliefs A branch within a religion e.g. Church of England
What is a census? A census is a complete population count for a given area or place taken on a specific date. The last census in the UK was completed on the 27 th of March 2011. There were 56 questions on the 2011 Census questionnaire: 14 about the household and its accommodation and 42 for each member of the household. For those living in Wales, there was a Welsh and English version of the questionnaire, and an extra question about the Welsh language. Questions included those about work, health, national identity, passports held, ethnic background, education, second homes, language, religion and marital status.
Activity Over to you! Answer the questions on your sheet using the census information from 2001 and 2011. Make sure you read the information properly and also refer to the chart and table at the bottom of each page. Extension: Which statistics stood out to you the most? Explain why.
Reflective Questions Discussion 1) Why do you think there has been a rise in people stating they have no religion? 2) Why do you think so many people chose to say they were Jedi? Task: Write a sentence to answer each of these questions in your books (full sentences please).
1) Why do you think there has been a rise in people stating they have no religion? Mix of new religions and cultures makes people less sure of their own beliefs. Increase of scientific discovery means people are less reliant on religion for answers. The humanist society campaigned and asked people to be HONEST If your not religious for God's sake say so!
http://census-campaign.org.uk/faq/
Reflective Questions Discussion 2) Why do you think so many people chose to say they were Jedi?
2) Why do you think so many people chose to say they were Jedi? People find it a personal question so don t want to give an honest answer. Concerned about how religion data might be used. Concern about the inclusion of a question on religion at all. A reaction against the apparent presumption of having a religion. Making a point about the way people tend to legitimize religion based on its antiquity or number of adherents. Because it was funny
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17112688 What influence does Christianity have in Britain?
What influences does Christianity have on the UK? churches and cathedrals everywhere. Church schools Evangelical churches are GROWING UK rules are based upon 10 commandments St Valentine 14 th Feb Holidays = Holy days Hope and comfort Festivals Christmas Easter Whitsun The weekend (creation story) Laws and courts (swear on the Bible) Weddings/ funerals/ Christenings Bishops in the House of Lords
What influences do other religions and secularism have on the UK? Shops open on SUNDAY & Christmas day Hope and comfort from many religious teachings Changing attitude towards sex before marriage, civil partnership, divorce, children born outside of wedlock. Sikh / Islamic / Jewish schools New cultures: Dress, food, languages Abortion is carried out in UK ~ goes against Sanctity of Life Holidays = Day off! Different religious Festivals are celebrated. Non religious weddings held in alternative venues Other places of worship available
Great Britain is a Christian country. [15] Discuss this statement showing that you have considered more than one point of view. You must refer to religion and belief in your answer. POINT EVIDENCE EXPLAIN ANALYSE How VALID / STRONG is your point? GIVE YOUR OWN OPINION throughout the essay
POINT EVIDENCE EXPLAIN ANALYSE Great Britain is a Christian country. USE THE CENSUS AS EVIDENCE On the one hand Christians could argue that Great Britain is a Christian country because In addition they could argue that These arguments are valid / weak / strong make sense to me because.. However, on the other hand Atheists could argue that Great Britain is NO LONGER a Christian country because Furthermore theists such as xxxxx may also say that Great Britain is NO LONGER a Christian country because we now live in a PLURALIST SOCIETY for example These arguments are valid / weak / strong make sense to me because.. Your paragraphs should refer back to the question GIVE YOUR OWN OPINION throughout the essay. X 4 X 4
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?
(d) 'Great Britain is a Christian country.' AO2 [15] Discuss this statement showing that you have considered more than one point of view including the fact that religious traditions in Britain are in the main Christian and also diverse and include the following religious and nonreligious traditions: Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism, Humanism and Atheism. Candidates could include some or all of the following, but other relevant points should be credited. Britain's laws, customs and festivals are based on Christianity Over half of those who completed the 2011 census said they considered themselves Christian Many people still have rites of passage ceremonies in church (christenings, weddings, funerals) Some Christian churches are growing (evangelical churches) Church leaders still have influence; there are Bishops in the House of Lords Although Great Britain has mainly Christian traditions, there is an increase in nonreligious beliefs and society has become more secular (shops open on a Sunday and relaxing of divorce and abortion laws etc.) Although Great Britain has mainly Christian traditions, it is also very multi-faith with large communities of people of other faiths, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism, who have different places of worship, dress codes, languages etc. Non-Christian festivals are now celebrated all over Great Britain