Humanism

In this lesson, we will be delving into a belief system which many of you may not have heard of, called Humanism.

Humanism

In this lesson, we will be delving into a belief system which many of you may not have heard of, called Humanism.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. How humanism has developed.
  2. References to origins of the universe.

Equipment

You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.

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5 Questions

Q1.
A theist is someone who believes in God.
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
The Enlightenment was a period in history where people started to question religion.
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
A philosopher called Nietzsche claimed that God is 'well and truly alive.'
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
A sceptic is someone who believes in everything.
Correct answer: False
True
Q5.
Epistemology is a search for objective knowledge.
False
Correct answer: True

5 Questions

Q1.
Humanism started in the year 1
Correct answer: False
True
Q2.
Humanists believe in God
Correct answer: False
True
Q3.
You have to have a Holy Book to be part of a religion
False
Correct answer: True
Q4.
Humanists follow the Golden Rule
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
Rituals are actions that don't mean anything.
Correct answer: False
True

Lesson appears in

UnitReligious education / Non-religious world views

Religious education