RELIGION IN THE MEDIA REVISION

•FILMS AND T.V.•BOOKS AND MAGAZINES

•FREE SPEECH/CENSORSHIP

RELIGION IN THE MEDIA REVISION

• Write a paragraph about the Pope’s visit to the UK. Include:– The public responses– The Media coverage– Controversies (Child abuse scandal)– The Pope’s views/speeches– Why were there different views about the

Pontifs (Pope’s) visit?– YouTube - 'For and against' the Pope's visit

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Positive Images of Jesus/Christians in Media and Films

Negative Images of Jesus/Christians in Media and Films

How do you think Christians feel about the portrayal of Christianity, Jesus and Christians in the Media?

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Positive images of Christianity in books,

comics and magazines

Negative images of Christianity in books,

comics and magazines

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• What is Censorship• What is Free Speech• When and why might Christians

– Support censorship– Oppose censorship– Support free speech– Oppose free speech

• Should the media reflect Christian moral standards?– What do you think?– What might a liberal/fundamentalist Christian say?

Examples of discussion questions

• “We need a religious hatred law that protects religious people.” What are the arguments for and against this? Refer to Christian teachings in your answer.

• “Organisations like the B.B.C have a duty not to offend Christians.” What do you think? Give reasons for your answers and show that you have considered different points of view.