Year 11

Forgiveness

In this lesson, we will focus on Christian and Muslim views on forgiveness.

Year 11

Forgiveness

In this lesson, we will focus on Christian and Muslim views on forgiveness.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Christian attitudes towards forgiveness
  2. Case study: Maureen Greaves
  3. Islamic attitudes towards forgiveness
  4. Case study: forgiving a violent criminal

Equipment

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

Content guidance

  • Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.

Supervision

Adult supervision suggested

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5 Questions

Q1.
Prison can be seen as achieving the following aims of punishment: retribution, reformation and deterrence.
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
Most Christians would agree that Christianity teaches that corporal punishment is an effective type of punishment.
Correct answer: False
True
Q3.
Most Muslims would argue that which of the following is the least effective type of punishment?
Correct answer: Community service
Corporal punishment
Prison
Q4.
Non-religious people are likely to argue that corporal punishment is an effective type of punishment.
Correct answer: False
True
Q5.
Which of the following is NOT allowed in the UK?
Community service
Correct answer: Corporal punishment
Prison

5 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following best describes the meaning of forgiveness?
Letting someone off
Letting someone say sorry and then accepting their apology
Correct answer: Showing mercy, and pardoning someone for what have done wrong
Telling someone what they did was allowed or permissible
Q2.
In Christianity, many Christians believe forgiveness is a duty
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
In Islam, many Muslims believe forgiveness is a duty
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
Maureen Greaves is an example of a Muslim who showed forgiveness after her husband was murdered.
Correct answer: False
True
Q5.
Samera Alinejad did not show forgiveness towards her son's killer.
Correct answer: False
True