Can I improve my essay about Humanism?
In this lesson we will be looking at ways we can improve the essays we have written about Humanism, by improving the grammar and adding in a closing statement for each paragraph.
Can I improve my essay about Humanism?
In this lesson we will be looking at ways we can improve the essays we have written about Humanism, by improving the grammar and adding in a closing statement for each paragraph.
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- Pupils will review and bring together their knowledge to plan a synoptic essay aimed at answering the question of: Why is Humanism not a religion?
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5 Questions
Q1.
Atheists believe...
in evolution.
there is a god or creator of the world.
there is not enough evidence to prove there is a god.
Q2.
Humanists believe that...
We should accept everything we are told
We should never question things that friends or family members tell us
We should trust everything if it is written down
Q3.
Where do Humanists get their rules?
A set religious text
Asking their leaders
The internet
Q4.
Humanists believe that life is finite, which makes this life..
Pointless
Scary
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Q5.
Which of these best describes 'secularism'?
Everyone believing in God
Everyone having exactly the same beliefs
The government of a country deciding what people can or can't believe
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Q1.
Where do Humanists believe that we came from?
Humans arrived on Earth during the Big Bang.
Humans evolved with the help of God.
Humans were created by God.
Q2.
Agnostics believe...
in evolution.
there is a god or creator of the world.
there is no god.
Q3.
Why is it so important for humanists to celebrate new life?
To eat special foods.
To have a party.
To make promises to God.
Q4.
Which of these things would humanists NOT want to happen in our society?
Democracy - people being able to have their views heard.
Equality - everyone having their human rights respected.
Freedom - people being able to believe in what they choose.
Q5.
How do Humanists try to spend their lives?
Looking for evidence of the afterlife.
Treating people nicely only if they are nice to you.
Worrying about death.