ways through which Christians in the Catholic Church may be granted some reduction in the punishment of sins after forgiveness by God

a Christian religious movement in the 16th century that aimed to reform the Catholic Church, but caused new denominations to be created

the process or place where a person's soul is prepared for heaven after death

statements or ideas put forward for discussion, argument or debate

a member of a religious group of men who often live separate from the rest of society

Martin Luther and the Reformation

Religious education

Reaching heaven by faith alone

Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the pacifist

Fighting against unjust laws

Vandana Shiva: protecting the earth

Dharma, Bhumi and the environment

In this unit pupils study three case studies of individuals who challenged authority. They will analyse the inspiration behind their actions and the historical impact of their choices. Pupils will reason the degree to which religious beliefs might cause someone to challenge authority.

Rebels: should we embrace or challenge authority?

an interpretation of Christianity that emphasises the authority of the Bible and the need for a personal faith in Jesus Christ

faith alone, the principle that it is faith, not works, that will help someone get to heaven

actions or deeds that God has commanded or sees as good

a difficult choice between two or more options, often involving a moral or ethical conflict

the systematic persecution and murder of European Jews and other groups by the Nazis

a person who suffers or dies for their beliefs or principles and is often seen as a hero or symbol of a cause

a person who believes in resolving conflicts without violence and opposes war or the use of force

opposition and disobedience to the Nazi regime

the unfair treatment of a people and groups based on a part of their identity such as sex, race or religion

the idea that everyone should get fair reward or punishment for their actions

a rule, usually made by a government, that is used to order the way in which a society behaves

when something is unfair or treats people unequally

a person who works to bring about political or social changes through different means

the range of different organisms (species) that live in a place

the idea that caring for the environment and equality between men and women are connected issues

changing the genetic structure of something using bio-technology

many different parts connected to each other to form a whole

the principle of non-violence towards any living thing

the earth or earth goddess, representing the natural world and all the life it sustains

the essence of things, the eternal laws that sustain the  universe

something that is considered holy, divine, or deserving of great respect and reverence

someone who does not eat any meat, fish or poultry

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