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Religious studies - Millfield
Is the Earth sacred?
Most religions believe it is because God created it
God made the world for humans to live in but it still belongs to God
Muslims
Humans given the job of being stewards
look after someone else's property
Humans have the responsibilty for the Earth
Be judged by God on how well they have done the job
Sikhs
God created the world and gives life to everything
All life is part of God
If anyone does anything to harm the Earth, actually harming themselves
Hindus
Rivers, mountains, forests
especially holy
Some are worshipped as gods and goddesses
Ahimsa
Try to do no harm to any living thing on Earth
Buddhist
Responsibility for the world is completely in our hands
Ahimsa
Karuna
Compassion for all living things on Earth
Science
Earth was formed without any need for God
Everything began with the big bang
Still makes Earth sacred
Only place that life exists
What does it mean to live in a multi-faith society?
Where lots of different faiths live side-by-side
Problems can arise when there is a lack of understanding
Important for people from different faiths to engage in discussion understand each other
Religious freedom
Welcome to believe or not to believe in whatever religion we like
As long as it isn't interfering with other people's rights
Positives
Fantastically lively culture that keeps developing
Different ideas, stories, food, music, fashion
If we do not mix
Prejudice
Judge someone before you get to know them
Discimination
When someone does something because of their prejudice
Some people feel more comfortable living with other people just like them
Is Religion a power for peace or does it cause conflict?
Religious teachings focus on how people can live alongside each other
Different religions and different beliefs can sometimes lead to conflict
Ahimsa
Religion can be a power for peace
Some religions believe that war is sometimes necessary to defend communities against violence
Strict rules for war
Islam
War must be in self-defence
Fighting must be a last resort
Innocent people must not be harmed
Property must not be destroyed
No plants or animals should be killed
Rules are often ignored
Fighting is going on all over the world
Religion/Religious people are on the frontline
Not religions causing conflict, the people
People might fight because they want something
More money
More land
More power
Change
Control what other people do and what other people believe
The Golden Rule
A message of peace and love towards others is at the heart of all major world religions
Treat others as you would like to be treated
Pacifism
Total non-violence and non-harm
What happens when we die?
Afterlife
Promise of reward for good people
Punishment for those who have committed evil deeds
Most religious people think that death is not the end
Christianity
Heaven or Hell
Muslim
Janna
Jewish
Afterlife
Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists
Samsara
Buddhists
Nirvana
Hindus, Sikhs
Moksha