Year 9

Humanism

In this lesson, we will be delving into a belief system which many of you may not have heard of, called Humanism.

Year 9

Humanism

In this lesson, we will be delving into a belief system which many of you may not have heard of, called Humanism.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. How humanism has developed.
  2. References to origins of the universe.

Equipment

You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.

Licence

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5 Questions

Q1.
A theist is someone who believes in God.
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
The Enlightenment was a period in history where people started to question religion.
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
A philosopher called Nietzsche claimed that God is 'well and truly alive.'
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
A sceptic is someone who believes in everything.
Correct answer: False
True
Q5.
Epistemology is a search for objective knowledge.
False
Correct answer: True

5 Questions

Q1.
Humanism started in the year 1
Correct answer: False
True
Q2.
Humanists believe in God
Correct answer: False
True
Q3.
You have to have a Holy Book to be part of a religion
False
Correct answer: True
Q4.
Humanists follow the Golden Rule
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
Rituals are actions that don't mean anything.
Correct answer: False
True