Task 1
Write down what you think the definition is for the following words in your GoogleDoc.
Fact
A fact is something that is true.
Facts are something that you can prove to be true.
E.g. The Earth is the 3rd planet from the sun.
What is Belief?
Optional Challenge
Write down at least three examples for:
Fact
Opinion
Belief
Belief
A belief is something that you think is true but cannot prove.
E.g. God exists.
Opinion
An opinion is your own personal view on a subject.
e.g. Cats are the greatest.
Task 2
Read over the following statements and decide if they are Fact, Opinion or Belief.
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AFC are the best football team ever.
2.
The UK has a Prime minister.
3.
The Bible is the Christian holy book.
4.
It is wrong to murder.
5.
Prayer can make things happen.
Task 3
There are several different beliefs in the world around us.
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As philosophers we need to consider:
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What are the differences between beliefs?
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Are any statements not a belief?
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To practice this we are going to be examining some statements.
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In your table on your GoogleDoc decide if they are a belief or not a belief.
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I believe that the sun will rise tomorrow.
3
I believe that all bananas are yellow.
2
I believe that the Jesus is the son of God.
4
I believe that the Earth is round.
Faith
Complete trust or confidence in something.
5
I believe that all humans need to breathe.
Charles Blondin
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I believe that the Prophet Muhammed is the holy prophet in Islam.
Whilst watching the story of the incredible Charles Blondin
Optional Challenge:
Type into your GoogleDoc the following:
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In this story what is:
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Fact
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Belief
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Faith
Optional Challenge
Explain how faith was AND was not shown in this story.
Answer the following questions AND give at least one reason for your answer.
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Is it important to believe in people and trust them?
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Are there dangers in believing and trusting in people?
Optional Challenge
What do you think it means to have faith in someone?
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Make a list of at least three people you trust AND believe in.
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Against each name write down at least one reason why you believe and trust in that person.
Task 4
Why do some people have a faith in God?
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How do you think this affects the way people live? Give at least one example.
Refllective Question
