The faculty said to enable us to make moral decisions, and to judge our own and others' actions

A deeply held moral or religious belief that guides a person’s actions, even when it conflicts with the law or social expectations

A German Lutheran pastor and theologian who opposed the Nazi regime

Case study: personal conviction vs the law

Religious education

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

Bonhoeffer’s actions were guided by his personal {{}}, even when it meant breaking the law.

Bonhoeffer believed that true {{}} requires action and personal sacrifice.

Only when it matches their political views

What influenced Bonhoeffer to act against the Nazis?

Through prayer, reason and Church teaching

Catholics follow their conscience. The Catechism calls it the ‘secret core and sanctuary’. How is it formed?

It guides moral choices, shaped by prayer and teaching

What is the role of conscience in personal conviction?

The Bible teaches that all humans have {{}} because they are made in the image of God.

The creation story that says humans are made in God’s image is found in {{}}.

Genesis says we are made in God’s image

Why do Christians believe all people have equal value?

What does the Bible teach Christians to do about injustice?

True, many Christian denominations have a strong focus on social justice

False, they focus totally on spiritual matters

Christians take social justice seriously.

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