The complete & easy guide to success 3.1-3.4 Unit 3 The complete & easy guide to success 3.1-3.4

3.1

Remember to say how this impacts on a belief in a God? Catholic Upbringing Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist Catholic school Taught to believe in a God Say prayers Go to Mass Attend children liturgies Remember to say how this impacts on a belief in a God?

Remember to say how this impacts on a belief in a God? Religious Experience You have to NAME the 4 types AND give an example for each (preferably a religious one!) Miracle Conversion Numinous Prayer Remember to say how this impacts on a belief in a God?

Remember to say how this impacts on a belief in a God? The Design Argument Everything is designed therefore it needs a designer. The only possible designer of this universe is something that existed before it began and was external to it = God. Remember to say how this impacts on a belief in a God?

The Causation Argument Everything is caused to happen by something else. You are all sat here because you were told to and want to try to pass this examination. You caused those chairs to move to sit down and your eyes are reading this because your brain is telling them to. You cause your own actions. Ultimate cause = God. Remember to say how this impacts on a belief in a God?

Remember to say how this impacts on a belief in a God? Unanswered prayers This can lead someone to become agnostic or atheist. If God never answers them = lack of belief, he doesn’t care, there is no God. Catholics say… 1. Prayers answered in a way we do not understand. 2. You get what you need not want. 3. God answers in the best possible way. 4. God may answer in a way you do not understand. Remember to say how this impacts on a belief in a God?

Remember to say how this impacts on a belief in a God? Evil and Suffering Because of Moral and Natural Evil… If God is omnipotent he must be able to remove E&S. If God is benevolent he must want to remove E&S. = There is E&S therefore either God does not exist, not care or is not Omnipotent, Benevolent or Omniscient. Remember to say how this impacts on a belief in a God?

Catholic Response to Evil and Suffering Must have a reason God gave us free will This life is preparation for paradise People cannot understand God’s actions Remember to say how this impacts on a belief in a God?

3.2

Catholic belief about Life after Death If you live a good life = Heaven If you don’t = Hell Why do Catholics believe in this? Jesus rose from the dead, teaching of the church (say this a lot in this unit!), This is all about what happens to use when we die

Life after Death – Other views Why do some people who are not religious believe in life after death? Existence of Ghosts & the Paranormal Near Death Experiences Reincarnation This is all about what happens to use when we die

This is all about what happens to use when we die When you die, you die. Do not believe in God = No place for life after death Different religions say different things = Contradictory Holy Books conflict against each other The mind cannot survive following the death of the body This is all about what happens to use when we die

This is whether Abortion is right or wrong There is a law on Abortion (24 weeks, 2 doctors agree…) 1. Mother’s life at risk 2. Mother’s mental or physical life at risk 3. Child disabled 4. Serious effect on other children This is whether Abortion is right or wrong

This is whether Abortion is right or wrong Christians & Abortion Catholic Church say it is wrong, life belongs to God, against ten commandments, it is a form of murder Other Christians (Liberals) say it is the lesser of two evils. Both agree with the Doctrine of the Double Effect. This is whether Abortion is right or wrong

This is whether Euthanasia is right or wrong It is illegal in the UK Assisted Suicide (being helped) Voluntary Euthanasia (asking) Non-Voluntary Euthanasia (not asking) This is whether Euthanasia is right or wrong

This is whether Euthanasia is right or wrong Catholics believe it is wrong because it is wrong, life belongs to God, against ten commandments, it is a form of murder Other Christians believe ANY form of euthanasia is wrong EVEN life support machines, medicine to prolong life. Some accept it. This is whether Euthanasia is right or wrong

Causes of world poverty Natural Disaster Debt War Unfair trade HIV/AIDS Lack of education, clean water This is all about the causes!

This is all about the causes & what CAFOD does! Short term aid Long term aid Use budget money to spend on educating the young about CAFOD in schools Make Poverty History This is all about the causes & what CAFOD does!

3.3

Changing attitudes to marriage and the family Cohabitation and marriage- most people have sex before marriage and many couples live together rather than marry ( cohabit). The average age for marriage has increased and most marriages do not place take place in church. Divorce- Many more divorces, and divorce is more accepted. Now cheaper/easier/women can now support themselves after divorce Family life -More unmarried parents/ more reconstituted families/ more single parent families/ Homosexuality-treated the same by society/now form legal union/same rights and treatments/made easier because of the changes in the law and society is more aware/greater acceptance

Christians and sex outside of marriage Most Christians believe it is wrong because; God gave us sex to have children ( only place for sex should be within marriage), Bible says it’s sinful, Catechism say it’s wrong, could lead to promiscuity, adultery breaks the wedding vows. Some Christians accept that couples may live together before marriage, but only in a long term relationship leading to marriage You are likely to be asked to argue for and against allowing sex before marriage. Arguments for- sex is natural, no reason to wait , contraception, now accepted by society Arguments for and against getting married Arguments for- God’s gift, Bible teaches sex should only take place in marriage, Church teaches that marriage is basis of society Arguments against- just as happy, you don’t know what they will be like to live with, same joy and commitment.

Purpose of marriage Life long relationship of love and faithfulness Have support and comfort of each other Gift of children Bring up a Catholic family Receives God’s grace and strength through the sacrament

Christians and divorce Catholic Church does not allow divorce or re-marrriage- only ended by death of one of the partners. Catholic Church does allow civil divorce f it will be better for the children, but the couple are still married in eyes of God. Reasons-Jesus taught divorce is wrong/ covenant cant be broken. Annulment makes them free to marry as it proves marriage never a true marriage Other Christians disapprove of divorce, but allow religious divorce and remarriage, because Christianity teaches forgiveness.

Why family life is important to Catholics/ How parishes help familys Catholics believe that the family is important because: it is taught in the Bible; main purpose of marriage; Catholics believe that it was created by God. Parishes and how they help Support the local schools First communion and Confirmation classes Running liturgies Running youth clubs and youth activities How they keep families together Worship together as family Priests offer help and support for family problems Providing financial support

Christian attitudes to homosexuality Catholics believe it there is nothing wrong with friendships between homosexuals or relationships as long as there is no sexual activity- Church teachings Evangelical Protestants believe that homosexuality is a sin- Bible Liberal Protestants believe that homosexuality is acceptable because it is natural and God said respect everyone

Catholic views on Contraception Two types – Natural ( requires planning and love) and Artificial ( prevent sperm meeting egg) Catholic Church teaches that using artificial methods of contraception are wrong- God gave sex in order to create/ Playing God Other Christians allow the use of contraception because they believe God gave sex to strengthen a married relationship

3.4

Changes to the roles of men and women in UK/ UK as multi- ethnic society Roles have changed greatly Women have equal rights Men and women now share roles at home These attitudes have changed because of Feminist Movement/ Changes to the laws/effects of WW2. Nature of the Uk Britain has many ethnic minorities and so is a multi- ethnic society Benefits- advancing more quickly because of the greater variety of ideas Needs equal opportunities and treatment to work, and prejudice and discrimination cause major problems

Christian attitudes to equal rights for women in religion/ Uk as a multi-faith society Catholics believe men and women should have equal righs, but only men can become priests- Jesus was a man Traditional Protestants believe only men should be religious leaders- Bible Liberal Protestants believe men and women have equal rights in religion- Jesus had women disciples Multi-faith Britain is a multi-faith society because several religions are practised here and everyone is free to practice their religion. Benefits- Religious freedom/ opportunity to find out about, and think about more deeply about, different religions. Gets rid of ignorance

Issues raised for religion by a multi-faith society A multi-faith society needs to have laws giving equal rights to all religions and to those who have no religion ( religious pluralism). However, a multi-faith society can raise problems for religious people in areas such as Conversion attempts by other faiths because it is like discrimination Bringing up children because they may leave their parents’ faith Interfaith marriages because of having to decide which faith the children should be brought up in.

Government action to promote community cohesion in Uk/ Why do Catholics promote racial harmony Government promotes it by- encouraging cohesion/ passing laws against racism and discrimination/ part of National curriculum. It is important because without it a multi-ethnic society could become violent and divided Why do Catholics care Catholics should promote racial harmony because of the teachings in the Bible and the Church are against racism because they should follow the example of Jesus Love your neighbour/ treat people how you would want to be treated

How the Catholic Church helps asylum seekers and immigrant workers The Catholic Church helps refugees and immigrant workers through a special office which tells parishes how they can help which deals with publicity. Parishes help with- legal problems/ English classes The Church helps because of the teachings of Jesus such as the parable of the Good Samaritan and the Sheep and the Goats Differences among Christians in their attitudes to other religions All Christians believe in Religious freedom, but some believe there is some truths in other religions Some believe Christianity is the only true religion Some believe all religions are a path to God

Ways in which religions work to promote community cohesion in the UK Religions are working for community cohesion in the UK by: Working to discover what is the same about other religions Helping with mixed- faith marriages Making sure all children learn about other faiths Joining local and national groups to promote community cohesion