Living well in a pluralist society
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can formulate a reasoned argument to support a viewpoint on how to live well in a pluralist society.
Key learning points
- There are different factors in modern society which will impact religion and belief in the future.
- There are different ways that people can respond to those changes.
- Secularism, values, labels and cultural 'religion' are some examples of this.
Keywords
Cultural religion - a form of religion where someone identifies with the religion not through beliefs or practices but as a cultural identity
Pluralism / pluralist - the belief that many different religions, beliefs, and ways of life can coexist equally in one society
Secularism - the principle that religion and belief should not influence how society or government is run
Values - principles or beliefs that guide how a person thinks, behaves, and understands what matters in life
Common misconception
A pluralist society cannot be one that embraces secularism.
Some argue that pluralism is only possible in a secular state where there is no government involvement in matters of religion in the public sphere.
Teacher tip
Students could hold debates on the other motions put forward by the Oak characters relating to the future of religion and belief and living well in a pluralist society.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Secularism separates religion from the ...
Q2.Who has freedom of belief in a secular society?
Q3.Secularism can protect religious ...
Q4.Freedom of religion includes:
Q5.Some see the freedom to practice their religion as a in secularism.
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.The 2021 census in England and Wales helps show religious in society.
Q2.Which term best describes a society with many religions?
Q3.What does 'values as the new religion' suggest?
Q4.Why do some say secularism supports pluralism?
Q5.A pluralist society should allow religious ...
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