when an authority such as the government or a media company controls or limits what people can see, read, hear or say

holding radical views that reject others’ rights or promote hatred

the right to freely practise religion without discrimination or punishment; e.g. being allowed space or time to pray in the workplace

Censorship and freedom of religious expression

Religious education

Christianity, human rights and social justice

Case study: personal conviction vs the law

Christianity, prejudice and discrimination

Christian attitudes to racial prejudice

Christian attitudes to wealth

Case study: Christian Aid

Buddhism, human rights and social justice

Buddhist attitudes to issues of wealth and poverty

In this unit pupils will examine ideas of human rights and reponsibilities. They will examine ideas of religious expression, the status of women and issues related to wealth and charity. Pupils will gain an understanding of different Christian and non-religious responses to these issues.

Issues of Human Rights

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

is when an authority controls or limits what people can see

is the right to freely practise religion without discrimination

The freedom to express religious beliefs is a recognised legal {{}} in many countries.

Despite legal protection, some Christians may still face ...

Personal conviction is a deeply held {{}} that influences actions.

According to Christian teaching, the law should be followed unless ...

Many Christians believe conscience helps them make {{}} decisions.

opposed it based on his Christian beliefs

What did Bonhoeffer do in response to Nazi rule?

Some Christians believe that faith may require civil {{}} when laws are unjust.

Censorship and freedom of religious expression

Lesson outcome

Content guidance