without harm; the principle of being non-violent

choosing to live without exploiting animals in any way

a dharmic religious tradition with a high commitment to ahimsa

nine characteristics protected by the Equality Act of 2010

Veganism: could it be seen as a religion?

Religious education

Ninian Smart's dimensions

Evaluating the dimensions of religion

The place of religion in Japan

In this unit pupils will consider the term religion and ask: what does it mean? Does everyone see it as the same thing?  Ninian Smart's dimensions will provide one way in which religion has been classified. A case study of Japan and ethical veganism offer opportunities to question what is meant.

Belief: what is religion and does everyone understand it in the same way?

Discussion of food production involving animals.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

a dharmic religious tradition with a commitment to ahimsa

Ethical veganism is protected under the {{}} Act 2010.

According to Jain belief, what does harming living beings result in?

What core values do Jainism and ethical veganism have in common?

a strong emotional realisation about animal harm

What does the idea of a vegan 'awakening' refer to?

Why do some Japanese couples choose Christian-style weddings, despite most of the population identifying as mushukyo?

Some Japanese hold beliefs about gods and ...

It lacks complex rituals and sacred spaces.

It places less emphasis on formal doctrinal belief.

In what way does Shinto typically differ from many other organised religions?

Veganism: could it be seen as a religion?

Lesson outcome

Content guidance