How do Humanists work out what is right or wrong?
In this lesson, we will think about why we have rules in our everyday lives and where those rules come from. We will then look at the ways that Humanists decide what is right or wrong and decide on the best course of action in different situations.
How do Humanists work out what is right or wrong?
In this lesson, we will think about why we have rules in our everyday lives and where those rules come from. We will then look at the ways that Humanists decide what is right or wrong and decide on the best course of action in different situations.
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- In this lesson, we will think about why we have rules in our everyday lives and where those rules come from.
- We will then look at the ways that Humanists decide what is right or wrong and decide on the best course of action in different situations.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Humanists believe that humans were created by a god or another supernatural power. True or false?
True
Q2.
What does it mean if you believe something due to faith?
That you have been told about it
That you have done a scientific experiment to prove it
That you have seen it happen
Q3.
How might a Humanist try to find the truth about something?
By asking a family member
By praying to a god
By reading a religious text
Q4.
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
Q5.
Humanists see the world as...
Supernatural - there is supernatural power controlling our lives
5 Questions
Q1.
Humanists would describe themselves as...
Theists - believe in a god or supernatural power
Q2.
Humanists believe that humans...
Appeared on Earth just after the dinosaurs
Were created by a god
Were created by another supernatural power, but don't call them God
Q3.
Where do Humanists get their rules?
A set religious text
Asking their leaders
The internet
Q4.
Humanists decide what is right or wrong by...
Doing exactly as they are told
Thinking about what a religious text would say
Walking away from the situation
Q5.
What is the Golden Rule that Humanists try to follow?
Always do as you are told
Always think about yourself
Treat people nicely only if they are nice to you