1. Religion and the media 2

2. Philosophy and Ethics Unit 12: Media Revision Learning intention: to discuss and find answers to questions about the media and its relationship with the media. We will know we are successful if we can answer these questions: What are Christian morals and values? Does the media help support Christian morals and values? How are Christianity and Christians shown in the media? How are important Christian figures shown in the press? Does the media promote Christianity? PLTS Reflective Learner:I can explain my learning

3. Philosophy and Ethics Unit 12: Media Revision Values and Morals? What do you value most? How does this affect your morals?

4. Philosophy and Ethics Unit 12: Media Revision Christianity in the media

5. Philosophy and Ethics Unit 12: Media Revision Christianity in our society Christmas Easter

6. Philosophy and Ethics Unit 12: Media Revision At Christmas and Easter, the media focuses on Jesus and there are many documentaries and articles. Shows Jesus as a uniquely positive, praiseworthy figure.

7. Philosophy and Ethics Unit 12: Media Revision Watch this clip ~ think about whether or not a Christian would find it amusing or offensive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jg_dKXwXGgI Can you think of any reasons why a Christian might approve of this type of discussion on a comedy programme?

8. Philosophy and Ethics Unit 12: Media Revision Films Christians might respond in different ways. I was offended. In the film God gave his powers to a human to teach him a lesson, and this is something I believe God would never do. I think films that disrespect God are wrong. I thought it was ok. Of course I don’t believe that everything God said and did in the film matches what I believe about God. However I think it was great to have a film that makes people think about God and prayer.

9. Philosophy and Ethics Unit 12: Media Revision Over to you What do you think? Discuss these questions… Is it ok to laugh at religion? What might a religious person say about using important religious figures as forms of comedy entertainment? Would other religions allow their leaders to be mocked in such a way?

10. Philosophy and Ethics Unit 12: Media Revision Ordinary Christians and the media

11. Philosophy and Ethics Unit 12: Media Revision Portrayal of Christians by the media

12. Philosophy and Ethics Unit 12: Media Revision Priest quits church after affair with chorist's wife: 11 Nov 2014 A priest has abandoned his parish in a small town on the outskirts of the northern Italian province of Rovigo following revelations of an affair with a parishioner. Married priest Stephen Vincent admitted he had sex with a churchgoer. The woman, known only as X, accused him of rape and he was arrested When police dropped their inquiry she complained to CofE authorities Mr Vincent was barred from the priesthood and his family face Portrayal of Christians by the media

13. Philosophy and Ethics Unit 12: Media Revision Portrayal of important religious figures The Queen is Head of the Church of England, and often shown attending church and meeting with religious people. Dr John Sentamu, is often in the news when he does something unusual to raise awareness of a cause.

14. Philosophy and Ethics Unit 12: Media Revision

15. Portrayal of important religious figures Religious figures are presented by the media in many different ways Often presented as positive role models, living a morally good lifestyle, helping others, being kind, putting biblical teachings into practice. Some media, highlight the bad things they get up to, eg, affairs, debt, ill treatment of others and present it as a scandal when they are about church leaders.

16. Philosophy and Ethics Unit 12: Media Revision Other Film Examples Remember that Christians might respond in different ways. Directed by a catholic Aimed to be as truthful as possible Some believed it contained unnecessary graphic violence

17. Philosophy and Ethics Unit 12: Media Revision Other Film Examples Remember that Christians might respond in different ways.

18. Philosophy and Ethics Unit 12: Media Revision Responses and attitudes towards books and comics Range of books available for people to learn more about their faith Books by Christians about their faith and life for others to read Biographies and autobiographies, Mother Teresa Not all books about God are written by Christians and not all encourage people to develop faith.