The Argument from Morality ARGUMENTS FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD 25 April 2014

Homework Explain the Argument from Morality and explain why you are/are not convinced by it. (6 marks)

To know the argument from morality and critically evaluate it E/F I know the definitions of conscience and morality. C/D I can explain how morality can be used to argue that God exists. A/B I can evaluate (form an opinion of) this argument.

Task 1 Complete the table: Moral ActionsImmoral Actions Complete the sentence: Morality is… …an understanding that some actions are right (good) and some are wrong (evil).

Task 2 Watch the clip:Jimini Cricket Finish the sentence: Conscience is… …an intuitive awareness of right and wrong

To know the argument from morality and critically evaluate it E/F I know the definitions of conscience and morality. C/D I can explain how morality can be used to argue that God exists. A/B I can evaluate (form an opinion of) this argument. ✔

The Argument from Morality 1.People of all cultures in all ages tend to agree on what is good and what is evil. 2.Therefore, there must exist the ultimate source of morality outside human race. 3.We call this source God.

To know the argument from morality and critically evaluate it E/F I know the definitions of conscience and morality. C/D I can explain how morality can be used to argue that God exists. A/B I can evaluate (form an opinion of) this argument. ✔✔

Task 3: Evaluating the Argument In groups of three, produce arguments supporting and opposing the Argument from Morality. Record all the pros and cons in your books. Summarise whether you are convinced by it.

To know the argument from morality and critically evaluate it E/F I know the definitions of conscience and morality. C/D I can explain how morality can be used to argue that God exists. A/B I can evaluate (form an opinion of) this argument. ✔✔✔

Reflecting on Learning: What grade do you think you achieved today? What did you learn? What went well? What can be improved?