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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…
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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.
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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…