To revise for the GCSE test (PM May 15th)

The exam will have 6 topics to choose from.

Choose 4!

Title: Religion and Life Issues

Planet EarthWar & Peace

PrejudiceEarly Life

USE THESE QUOTES• Each quote can be used for more than one topic. Which ones

could you use them for?“Do not murder” Exodus

‘An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.’ Mahatma Gandhi

‘In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you’ Mathew

‘In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth’ Genesis

‘God made man in his image’ Genesis

‘The earth is the Lords and everything in it’ Psalm

Planet Earth

War & Peace

Prejudice

Early Life

Greenhouse effect

the feeling of amazement and privilege when looking at the world around you

Conservation the idea that God created the world from nothing

Carbon Emissions

looking after the environment and protecting animals

Sustainable Development

Release of greenhouse gases, such as carbon monoxide from vehicles, into the atmosphere.

Awe Actions which lead to the natural homes of plants and animals being destroyed, often leading to the deaths of those species

Dominion development which takes into consideration the impact on the natural world for future generations.

Reincarnation the idea that believers have a duty to look after the environment on behalf of God.

Earth Summits having control over the world and everything within it

Creation the Hindu cycle of life, death and rebirth

Destruction of natural habitat

Meetings of international leaders aimed at reaching an agreement that will reduce environmental pollution and climate change

Stewardship the trapping of heat from the sun in the lower atmosphere due to an increase in carbon dioxide, methane and other pollutants.

Draw 2 quick images to help youChristianity• Christians believe that God

created the world from nothing. • The creation included the world,

land, sea, vegetation, sun, moon, stars) and all life form- fish, animals, man.

• It took six days (Fundamentalist view)

Scientific Perspective • Refer to the Big Bang Theory

Hinduism• Brahman is ultimately responsible for

the universe. He used the creator Brahma (his avatar) to make it.

• There are many creation accounts including the account of Vishnu sleeping on a cobra who is then awoken by a lotus flower growing from her navel.

• Inside the lotus flower is Brahma who creates the world. Shiva is also there and becomes responsible for the cycle of life and death.

Why do you need to have an understanding of the different creation accounts?

Think about the implications of these beliefs for a religious believer. If you hold a religious account to be true you will want to follow the guidelines within your religion on how to look after God’s creation.

Religious Attitudes to the Environment. Hinduism• They believe that trees are kind for

five reasons including, giving fuel, providing shade, shelter for birds, the leafs, roots and bark contain medicines.

• Hindus believe all souls will be reborn into more lifetimes on earth, so we have to look after the world for our own future sakes.

• In India, Hindus take an active part in checking government schemes which might damage the environment, such as the building of large-scale dams which could cause the rivers to flood, destroying precious land and animals.

Christianity• Stewardship• Dominion• God created the world and

everything in it.• Respect for the world extends to

all creation (Pope John Paul II)• Christians will be accountable for

their actions on Judgement Day.• St Basil taught people that

consideration of creation would lead to consideration of the creator thus can make you closed to God.

Aquinas’ Just War theoryPlease Just Learn R.E Silly Children. P………………………J……………………….L………………………R……………………….E………………………S………………………C……………………….

Aquinas gave 7 criteria which must be followed in order to start a Just War.What where they?

A Christian theory

Just War is NOT the same as a Holy War. A holy war is fought because of religion e.g. For a religious cause, due to religious beliefs, conflict between religion, started by a religious leader.

Aquinas’ Just War theory

Please Just Learn R.E Silly Children. Proper authority starts itJust CauseLast resortReasonable chance of successEstablish goodSufficient forceControlled violence

A Christian theory

Just War is NOT the same as a Holy War. A holy war is fought because of religion e.g. For a religious cause, due to religious beliefs, conflict between religion, started by a religious leader.

Key Term Bingo• Each box contains the definition of a key term. Once you know

all of the key terms, shout bingo for a prize.

Gift from God, sacred life Fairness

Aquinas’ theory about

war

A war with religious intent

The absence of war

The Hindu belief in non

violence

A believer in non-violent solutions to

conflicts

An organisation which helps

victims of war

Sanctity of life Justice Just War Theory Peace

Holy War Ahimsa Pacifist Red Cross

Types of prejudice – Give examples of these

Racism Ageism

Sexism Disability

Religion Homophobia

Describe the work of one religious believer who has fought prejudice. 6 quick facts!

Desmond TutuFought apartheid in South Africa, Anglican bishop, now

campaigns against {sexism, aids, homophobia etc], pacifist, economic boycott, Capetown peaceful marches

Martin Luther King

Gandhi

Tell me stuff!Put your hand up if you think you know this key term!

Abortion Pro Choice Pro Life

Sanctity of life Quality of Life Conception

Contraception Adoption When is legal abortion till in the

UK?What criteria are there for abortions in

the UK? New word: viabilityThe capacity for survival (when a foetus is likely to survive if born)