OBJECTIVETo use media clips, case

studies, biblical quotes,

and independence to understand why human rights are

important to Christians.

Grade CAll will be able to describe the similarities between teachings in the bible and human rights

laws.Grade B

Most will be able to explain why human rights are important to

Christians and give examples of Christians and Christian

organisations who have worked to improve human rights.

Grade A/A*Some will be able to assess if

there if any conflict between Christian beliefs and human

rights and express an opinion on this.

Your GOALS for the end of

this lesson are…

OUTCOMES…

STARTER…

Was the company right OR wrong to fire the woman for wearing her cross?

Was the government right to support this decision?Was this a breach of this woman's human rights?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_RrCCOrxXA

The basic values

and teachings of the Bible are summed up in the TEN COMMANDMENTS (the DECALOGUE) in the book of Exodus and by the teaching of Jesus in THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT in the Gospel of Matthew.

THE BIBLE AND HUMAN RIGHTS…

Complete the

worksheet comparing the Bible to human

rights.

What are the SIMILARITITES?Are there any DIFFERENCES?

Would a Christian object to any of

the featured human rights?

THE BIBLE AND HUMAN RIGHTS…

CONCLUSION:Christian values

are at the basis of many of the human rights provisions we have today.

Grade CAll will be able to

describe the similarities

between teachings in the

bible and human rights.

Did you achieveYOUR goals?…

OUTCOMES…

CHRISTIANS AND HUMAN RIGHTS…

Human rights are important to ALL

Christians and ALL Christian Churches support the UDHR.

You may get asked to explain WHY

human rights are important for

Christians.

CHRISTIANS AND HUMAN RIGHTS…Take a full page in your book and complete

the following mind map…

Why human rights are

important for Christians

Add anything you can think of yourself,

without prompts, in PENCIL – try to get AT LEAST 2 ideas.

Use the follkowing picture clues and

prompts to add any further ideas in PEN.

“For God created man in his own

image...”

(Genesis 1:27)

CHRISTIANS AND HUMAN RIGHTS…Take a full page in your book and complete

the following mind map…

Why human rights are

important for Christians

Add anything you can think of yourself,

without prompts, in PENCIL – try to get AT LEAST 2 ideas.

Use the follkowing picture clues and

prompts to add any further ideas in PEN.

Use the following slide to add any that

you missed in GREEN PEN.

Grade BMost will be

able to explain why

human rights are

important to Christians.

Did you achieveYOUR goals?…

OUTCOMES…

Examples…Use the following clips and prompts to

complete your worksheet

In the past, many Christians have worked to establish what we now know as

human rights.

FAMOUS CHRISTIANS AND HUMAN RIGHTS…WHO?William Wilberforce

WHAT?Campaigned for the abolishment of the slave trade in the UK.

WHY?Believed that everyone was created EQUALLY by God. Didn’t believe it was MORALLY right to use people as slaves.Wanted EVERYONE no matter what their race to be treated as EQUALS with RESPECT and LOVE as it teaches in the Bible.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLU182rj0pA

FAMOUS CHRISTIANS AND HUMAN RIGHTS…WHO?

Desmond TutuWHAT?

Campaigned against racism and the

APARTHEID in South Africa

WHY?Believed that everyone was created EQUALLY by God. Didn’t believe it was MORALLY treat someone as inferior because of their race.Wanted EVERYONE no matter what their race to be treated as EQUALS with RESPECT and LOVE as it teaches in the Bible.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raG6eIL-LM0

CHRISTIANS AND HUMAN RIGHTS…

Today many Christians think the government should put human rights first – e.g. Spend money on things that benefit society, such as hospitals and schools

and care for the poor and elderly.

Christians campaign for the government to behave in a good

and morally correct way.

Christian believe they should be involved in helping establish and protect human rights by helping the poor and suffering, working for world peace and for fairer

sharing of the world resources.

CHRISTIANS ORGANISATIONS AND HUMAN RIGHTS…WHO?Christian Solidarity Worldwide

WHAT?Christian human rights organisation working for religious freedom through advocacy – fighting for the rights of those dying for their faith.

HOW DO THEY HELP? Prayer Publicise Speak to those who are

suffering Protests Write letters

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDHfyMAWG8U

Grade BMost will be able to give examples of Christians and

Christian organisations

who have worked to improve

human rights.

Did you achieveYOUR goals?…

OUTCOMES…

Think about…http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Crqo1W64GsA

What problems are raised in this clip for Christians and human rights?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auVkVKZre3YWhat counter arguments does this clip raise?

Can you think of any other examples were human rights may conflict with religious

beliefs?

Now write about…

Complete PAGE 59 QUESTIOIN 2

PROBLEMS WITH HUMAN RIGHTS FOR CHRISTIANS…

Do you think Christians can fully support human rights

for ALL or are there too many conflicting views?

Grade A/A*Some will be able to assess if there

if any conflict between

Christian beliefs and human rights

and express an opinion on this.

.

Did you achieve YOUR goals?...

OUTCOMES…

Draw a pyramid in the back of your books and spit it into 3...

What have you learnt today?

What have you been reminded of today?

Think of a question you would like

answering.

PLENARY…