What does it mean to belong?
I can explain how people from different beliefs show they belong to a community.
What does it mean to belong?
I can explain how people from different beliefs show they belong to a community.
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Key learning points
- A community is a group of people who work, live or share interests together.
- Some Christians wear a cross to demonstrate that they belong to their faith.
- Most Jews demonstrate community when they share in the tradition of Shabbat.
- Humanists demonstrate community when they meet together to talk and make plans to improve their community.
Keywords
Community - a group of people who care for and help each other
Christian - a person who believes in God and follows Jesus Christ
Jew - a person who is a part of the Jewish religion
Humanist - someone who believes in making the most of life and being kind to others, but does not believe in God
Common misconception
That a person can only be part of one community.
We can belong to multiple communities, such as our family, school, faith or clubs.
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