RE Short Course Revision

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RE Short Course Revision

• (a) Describe
• (b) Explain
• (c) Give two points of view (one of them
  Christian)

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Nature of God

• Topic 1.

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• Why do Christians believe in God?
• The universe is so beautiful and perfect it must
  have a designer.

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• Why do Christians believe in God?
• The universe is so beautiful and perfect it must
  have a designer.
• There is a cause for everything so there must be
  a 1st cause that started it all.

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• Why do Christians believe in God?
• The universe is so beautiful and perfect it must
  have a designer.
• There is a cause for everything so there must be
  a 1st cause that started it all.
• Some people claim to have experienced God.

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• Why do Christians believe in God?
• The universe is so beautiful and perfect it must
  have a designer.
• There is a cause for everything so there must be
  a 1st cause that started it all.
• Some people claim to have experienced God.
• Some people say the fact that we feel guilt means
  there is a God.

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• What is God like?
• All Powerful (omnipotent)

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• What is God like?
• All Powerful (omnipotent)
• Everywhere (Omnipresent)

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• What is God like?
• All Powerful (omnipotent)
• Everywhere (Omnipresent)
• All-knowing (Omniscient)

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• What is God like?
• All Powerful (omnipotent)
• Everywhere (Omnipresent)
• All-knowing (Omniscient)
• Loving

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• What is God like?
• All Powerful (omnipotent)
• Everywhere (Omnipresent)
• All-knowing (Omniscient)
• Loving
• Trinity 3 in 1

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• What is God like?
• All Powerful (omnipotent)
• Everywhere (Omnipresent)
• All-knowing (Omniscient)
• Loving
• Trinity 3 in 1

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The Bible is.

• The Word of God
• Sacred and Special
• A guide book for Christians
• A rule book
• Proof of the existence of God

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In the Bible.

• The creation story
• The life and teachings of Jesus
• Rules on how to live our lives (10 commandments,
  beatitudes)

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Being a Good Christian

• Pray Regularly
• Go to Church
• Try not to sin
• Dont gamble
• Dont be greedy
• Help the poor and sick
• Spread Gods word
• But most importantly..

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Follow the example of Jesus
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Medical Ethics

• Topic 2

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Medical Ethics Sanctity of Life

• All life is sacred and a gift from God
• Christians have different views on medical ethics

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Roman Catholic Christians are against.

• Abortion
• Euthanasia
• Suicide
• Contraception
• Most fertility treatments
• Sex before marriage

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Church of England Christians

• What is the most loving thing to do?

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Medical Ethics - Animal Testing

• Many Christians think that animal testing is
  acceptable as long as the animals are treated
  well. They believe that humans are more
  important than animals because we have souls.

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Medical Ethics Fertility Treatment

• Many Christians believe that if you cannot have
  children then that is Gods will
• Others believe that using a sperm donor or
  surrogate mother is wrong because it is involving
  a third person in the marriage
• Others believe that IVF can be a good thing
  because it brings new life into the world

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Death and the Afterlife

• Topic 3

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Hell

• Heaven used to be seen as a place of fire and
  torment at the centre of the earth where the
  devil lived.
• Now it is seen as an eternity without God for
  people who have sinned and not asked for
  forgiveness

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Heaven

• People used to believe that heaven was in the
  sky. They imagined it as a place where angels
  played harps and sat on clouds.

• Now Christians think of heaven as an eternity
  with God where you will be rewarded for being a
  good Christian on earth.

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The Soul

• The soul is the breath of God within every
  human
• It is what makes us different from animals
• Every soul is unique
• You cannot see our touch it
• It is eternal and separate from our bodies
• It goes to heaven or hell when we die

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Funerals

• A time of happiness as well as sadness. To
  celebrate the passing from this life to the next

• Lead by the vicar
• Prayers said
• Hymns sung
• Bible readings about the afterlife
• Burial or cremation

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Judgement day
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Religion, Wealth and Poverty

• Topic 4

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Helping the Poor

• The Bible teaches that caring for the poor is one
  of the most important things we must do

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The rich man and Lazarus
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Agape Love for your neighbour

• Treat others as you would wish to be treated

Mother Teresa
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Christian Charities

• CAFOD
• Christian Aid
• Tearfund
• Salvation Army

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Attitudes to money
The love of money is the Root of all evil. (1
Timothy)
Go sell what you own and give The money to the
poor. And you will have treasure in
heaven. (Mark)
WEALTH
Blessed are those who are poor for yours is the
kingdom of God (Luke)
On the first day of every week Each of you is to
put aside and Save whatever extra you earn. (1
Corinthians)
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Attitudes to money

• Do not gamble
• Give to the poor
• Go and work for a charity
• Dont keep all of your wealth for yourself

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Moral and immoral occupations

• Moral Doctor, Nurse, Carer, Teacher, Vet,
  Charity worker
• Immoral Casino worker, bailiff, pornography
  industry, any job which exploits others

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How to get an A
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You must

• Look at the mark allocation, try to put down a
  point for every mark
• Divide your time accordingly
• Not put down your opinion when it is not asked
  for
• Put down two points of view for part c
• Remember you are answering the Christian
  Questions

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Example Question

• Describe the work of a Christian Charity (8)
• Explain the Christian teachings about money and
  wealth (7)
• We have a duty to care for the poor Do you
  agree? Make sure that you give more than one
  point of view with reference to Christianity (5)

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