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Knowledge Base: Religious Studies What is religious belief? Year 7 | Autumn Term 1
4. What is a religion?
4.1
Ninian Smart
He defined religion by looking at 7 dimensions: narrative /mythological, doctrinal, ethical, institutional, material, ritual and experiential.
4.2
Humanism
Humanists do not believe in a god. They believe it is possible to live agood and fulfilling life without following a traditional religion. They value traits like reason and rely on science to explain the way things are.
4.3
atheism
People who are atheist are described as people who do not need religious explanations or the promise of an afterlife to see value in the human experience. They do not believe in a God or gods.
4.4
agnostic
Someone who holds the view that it is impossible to know the truth about some things, such as God’s existence or the afterlife.
4.5
theist
A person who believes in the existence of God or gods who has created the universe and intervenes in it.
Knowledge Builder: Religious Studies
The Blind Men and the Elephant – Youtube
Lion Man – Youtube 2021 Census on religion – Office for National Statistics
The life of Gandhi – Youtube
About the world religions – BBC Bitesize
7. Argument words
7.1 using evidence
7.2 developing arguments
7.3 contrasting
7.4 showing limitation
7.5 most important
7.6 making judgements
Gandhi - Ghana statue – Youtube
for example, indicated by
additionally, furthermore, moreover, as well, thus, due to this, therefore nevertheless, conversely, however
although, yet
crucial, vital, fundamental
In conclusion, overall, in summation
5. How is belief shown in action?
5.1
Gandhi
Gandhi was a committed Hindu who wanted India to rule itself. Gandhi believed in peaceful actions with no violence. He was successful and India became independent.
6. How is a world view formed?
6.1
worldview
A worldview is a collection of attitudes, values, stories and expectations about the world around us, which inform our every thought and action.
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