To use clips from the media and written

information to understand the advantages and issues of living in multi-faith society.

OUTCOMES…Grades C

You will be able to identify at least 3 advantages of living

in a multi-faith society.

Grade B You will be able to explain why religious conversion and

multi-faith marriages may present issues within a

multi-faith society.

Grade A-A* You will be able to evaluate whether multi-faith societies

are better for religious people or not.

Your GOALS for the end of

this lesson are…

Watch the clip

and answer the following...

What do you think was the

motivation behind this

hate crime?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/player/nol/newsid_5390000/newsid_5393600/5393692.stm?bw=bb&mp=wm&news=1&ms3=6&ms_javascript=true&bbcws=2

The UK is made up of many races, cultures and

RELIGIONS...

Before WW2 there were few people who followed a

religion other than Christianity...

WHY DID THIS CHANGE?

The UK called upon members of the

Commonwealth to help rebuild Britain.

In the 60’s and 70’s there was a large influx of

people from India, Bangladesh and Pakistan.

This led to a growth in Muslims, Hindus and

Sikhs.

The UK as a multi-faith society

So what are the ADVANTAGES of living in a multi-faith society?

The ADVANTAGES of a multi-faith

society...People can learn about other religions – it can help them to see what

religions have in common.

People are more likely to be more

understanding, tolerant, and respectful

to other religions.

RELGIOUS FREEDOM – religious groups will be able to live peacefully

together.

It helps to stop religious conflict and

tension – e.g. Islamaphobia

It makes people think more about religion

and their own beliefs.

New ways of living and enjoying life – e.g.

Yoga, dancing, meditation...

Look at the sheet which has ten arguments on it.

Some are advantages or plus points of living in a multi-ETHNIC society – label those “ME”

Some are advantages or plus points of living in a multi-FAITH society – label those “MF”

Remember to write a key at the bottom.

OUTCOMES…Grades C

You will be able to

identify at least three advantages of living in a multi-faith

society.

Did you achieve your goals?…

How do people deal with living in a multi-faith society?

RELIGIOUS PLURALISM

• Many religions lead to God

• People should have FREEDOM to worship any religion OR none.

It has not been easy for the UK to become a multi-faith society. There have been many instances over the years of religious tension and religious motivated violence and hate crimes (like in the starter activity).

Most believers (and non-

believers) in the UK accept that people should be allowed to follow whatever religion they want. However some people are not so sure and think that their religion is the right one and that EVERYONE should follow it.

There are THREE main views...

INCLUSIVISM

AND EXCLUSIVISM lead to further

issues in society...

INCLUSIVISM

• Only ONE religion is completely right.

• Other religions should be RESPECTED but people should be encouraged to

CONVERT.

EXCLUSIVISM

• Only ONE religion is right the rest are

WRONG.• Members of the RIGHT faith should CONVERT the rest.

Watch the clip from the Simpsons “she of little faith” (11.18-13.00)

ISSUES raised when living in a multi-faith society

When believers from different religions live together in one place there can be issues if one religious group tries to convert another.

Should members of a religious faith try to

convert other to

their faith?

YES• They want you to go

to heaven• They may think their

religion is the correct one and they need to

show you• Everyone has the

right to religious freedom

NO• It could be seen as

discrimination• No one should try to

force anyone to believe anything

• Faith is a personal matter

OUTCOMES…Grade B

You will be able to explain why religious

conversion may present

issues within a multi-faith

society.

Did you achieve your goals?…

Dear Deirdre,

I'm a Christian guy who loves a

Muslim girl and we have been in a

relationship for about 3 years.

Everything was going smoothly until

we had a discussion about marriage

and future plans.

The problem is that I am sure her

parents would not agree to us

marrying. The only option is to get

secretly married and reveal it at right

time to her parents (this might prove

costly as I'm sure her family would

react badly to the news).

Secondly, the issue is how our kids will be raised. Though she agreed that she doesn't mind our kids being raised Christian, she said she wouldn't help me in doing so. I personally feel that kids should be nurtured under a single religion and both the parents should actively participate in this activity.

I don't know what to do and am really confused about the whole thing. I’ve tried talking to her but we always end up arguing and the issue is never resolved.

Tom from Leeds.

Religion threatens our loveRead the problem opposite.

Highlight the issues faced in this letter on

your copy.

How might these problems lead to conflict and tensions

between religions?

OUTCOMES…Grade B

You will be able to explain why interfaith marriages may present issues within a multi-faith society.

Did you achieve your goals?…

Complete Q3 on p44 of your exambooklet. To help you plan your answer, start by making a

list of the benefits and challenges of living in a multi-faithsociety.

ISSUES raised when living in a multi-faith society

OUTCOMES… Grade A-A*

You will be able to evaluate

whether multi-faith societies are better for

religious people or not.

Did you achieve your goals?…

Plenary… Now place the post-it on the progression TREE

– assess your OWN progress today...

RED (bottom of tree)I am working at a grade C

I was able to identify at least 3 advantages of living in a multi-

faith society.YELLOW (middle of tree)

I am working at a grade BI was able to explain why religious

conversion and interfaith marriages may present issues

within a multi-faith society.

GREEN (top of tree) I am working at a grade A-A*I was able to evaluate whether

multi-faith marriages help promote community cohesion

within a multi-faith society.

List 3 things you have

learnt from today’s lesson...