Believe It Or Not Monday 3rd April 2017

What’s wrong with this picture?

Who is this man?

Through scientific evidence Through historical evidence The media Through scientific evidence Through historical evidence How do you decide what to believe? Think about which is the most important to you? Teachers Through religious leaders and texts Through family and friends

How do we know what to believe and what should be considered to be true? Often when we want to find out of something is true we rely on evidence. Year 5 and 6 should be able to explain evidence to show we know the truth that the world is round. Sometimes we know something is true because of our beliefs. These are just as important to us but there may not be evidence. People believe many different things about religions. All religions are important and true to their believers.

By law you can be any religion you like, you can change faith, or you can be agnostic or atheist. It’s against the law to treat people differently because of their beliefs.

Different religious groups that make up the UK What do you think are the statistics for the UK? Do these figures surprise you ? Religion Your answers Actual % Christianity ___________% 60 % Islam 5 % Hinduism 1 % Other 2 % Not stated 7 % No religion 26 % REVEAL REVEAL REVEAL REVEAL REVEAL REVEAL

How does Tower Hamlets compare? Religion Tower Hamlets UK % (2011) Christianity 27 % 60 % Islam 37 % 5 % Hinduism 1 % Other 2 % Not stated 15 % 7 % No religion 19 % 26 % 2 %

Like the rest of the UK. Tower Hamlets constantly changes too. Who recognises this building? 1743: Huguenot chapel 1809: Wesleyan chapel 1819: A Methodist chapel Late 19th Century: Jewish synagogue 1976: Became a mosque

Would you want to live in a world where everyone was the same?

In Tower Hamlets we celebrate all people, whatever their religious beliefs.

We all have different beliefs We should celebrate this!

One message that is true of all religions and beliefs is; “Treat others as you would like to be treated”