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How do Humanists work out what is right or wrong?

In this lesson, we will think about why we have rules in our everyday lives and where those rules come from. We will then look at the ways that Humanists decide what is right or wrong and decide on the best course of action in different situations.

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How do Humanists work out what is right or wrong?

In this lesson, we will think about why we have rules in our everyday lives and where those rules come from. We will then look at the ways that Humanists decide what is right or wrong and decide on the best course of action in different situations.

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  1. In this lesson, we will think about why we have rules in our everyday lives and where those rules come from.
  2. We will then look at the ways that Humanists decide what is right or wrong and decide on the best course of action in different situations.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Humanists believe that humans were created by a god or another supernatural power. True or false?

Correct answer: False
True

Q2.
What does it mean if you believe something due to faith?

Correct answer: That you believe it without the need for evidence
That you have been told about it
That you have done a scientific experiment to prove it
That you have seen it happen

Q3.
How might a Humanist try to find the truth about something?

By asking a family member
By praying to a god
By reading a religious text
Correct answer: Through research and evidence

Q4.
Humanists believe that...

We should accept everything we are told
We should never question things that friends or family members tell us
Correct answer: We should think about answers for ourselves and ask questions
We should trust everything if it is written down

Q5.
Humanists see the world as...

Correct answer: Natural - there is a natural reason for everything
Supernatural - there is supernatural power controlling our lives

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5 Questions

Q1.
Humanists would describe themselves as...

Correct answer: Atheists or agnostics - do not believe in a god, or do not think we can ever know if a god exists.
Theists - believe in a god or supernatural power

Q2.
Humanists believe that humans...

Appeared on Earth just after the dinosaurs
Correct answer: Evolved over millions of years
Were created by a god
Were created by another supernatural power, but don't call them God

Q3.
Where do Humanists get their rules?

A set religious text
Asking their leaders
The internet
Correct answer: They do not have a set of rules written down

Q4.
Humanists decide what is right or wrong by...

Correct answer: Considering each situation carefully and thinking about how their actions affect others
Doing exactly as they are told
Thinking about what a religious text would say
Walking away from the situation

Q5.
What is the Golden Rule that Humanists try to follow?

Always do as you are told
Always think about yourself
Correct answer: Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself
Treat people nicely only if they are nice to you

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