a person who follows a non-religious way of thinking based on human values

The story of the Starfish Thrower

Religious education

Stories and deeper meanings

The story of the Lost Son

The Parable of the Lost Son: hidden meanings

Muslim stories: the Crying Camel

Muslim stories: The Ants

In this unit pupils will explore the idea that stories in religious and non-religious traditions often have a deeper meaning beyond the simple narrative. They will examine stories from Christianity, Islam and Humanism and act as interpreters to find these hidden meanings.

Stories: how do different people find deeper meanings?

A person who follows a non-religious way of thinking based on human values is known as a …

Humanists believe in being dependable and making good choices. This is known as being …

the way God wants them to treat other people

the way a holy book tells them to treat other people

We should always throw starfish back into the sea.

If we can’t help everyone, you shouldn’t help anyone.

What is the deeper meaning of the Starfish Thrower story?

a person who follows a non-religious way of thinking based on human va

Match the keywords below to the correct definitions.

What word is used in Christianity to describe Jesus' existence as God’s son?

What word means the day of rest for Jewish families?

What symbol is used in a Christian baptism to show that sins have been forgiven?

A story told by Jesus that has a hidden meaning is called a ...

The story of the Starfish Thrower

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