1. Starter for 5!
Which Christian quote suggests women should not have leadership roles within the church?
Finish the Muslim quote ‘Husbands should…’
What are the two beliefs about salvation: salvation by … or salvation by …
Give one way the resurrection of Jesus influences Christians today.
Give one reason why the prophet Ibrahim is important to Muslims.

2. Starter for 5!
Which Christian quote suggests women should not have leadership roles within the church? Women should remain silent in the churches.
Finish the Muslim quote ‘Husbands should take good care of their wives’
What are the two beliefs about salvation: salvation by law or salvation by grace
Give one way the resurrection of Jesus influences Christians today. Shows Jesus can forgive their sins so they can get back to God and that they should show forgiveness in their own lives, shows Christians they will also resurrect when they die - there is life after death so they don’t need to be afraid of dying, it shows Christians Jesus was the Son of God
Give one reason why the prophet Ibrahim is important to Muslims. He showed great obedience to God, he rebuilt the Kaaba

3. Sexuality
Learning Objective: To explore Christian beliefs on prejudice and discrimination regarding sexuality.
I can define the terms heterosexual and homosexual
I can explain different views about homosexuality in Christianity
I can evaluate the issue of same sex marriages in churches
Remind students that we are a Rights Respecting School and although we will explore arguments for and against homosexuality/same sex marriage within religion it is important that we recognise that we are looking at this issue through a religious context and as a school we respect each other’s views/sexuality.

4. Gay snub Cornish B&B owners lose Supreme Court appeal
Your Thoughts……
Gay snub Cornish B&B owners lose Supreme Court appeal

5. Sexuality Keyword: Heterosexual
To be sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex.
Keyword: Homosexual
To be sexually attracted to members of the same sex.

6. Sexuality
Learning Objective: To explore Christian beliefs on prejudice and discrimination regarding sexuality.
I can define the terms heterosexual and homosexual
I can explain different views about homosexuality in Christianity
I can evaluate the issue of same sex marriages in churches
Remind students that we are a Rights Respecting School and although we will explore arguments for and against homosexuality/same sex marriage within religion it is important that we recognise that we are looking at this issue through a religious context and as a school we respect each other’s views/sexuality.

7. Christian Views on Sexuality
Look at the quotes in your unit overview – which quotes might allow homosexual relationships and which might not?
It is not loving to judge people on their sexuality and cause them suffering
In the Old Testament it suggests that homosexual relationships are sinful
Christians believe everyone is equal so same sex marriage should be allowed
The purpose of sex is to produce children
Same sex marriage is legal therefore Christians should respect the law of their country
God told Adam and Eve that relationships should be between a man and a woman, this is what God intended

8. Sexuality
Learning Objective: To explore Christian beliefs on prejudice and discrimination regarding sexuality.
I can define the terms heterosexual and homosexual
I can explain different views about homosexuality in Christianity
I can evaluate the issue of same sex marriages in churches
Remind students that we are a Rights Respecting School and although we will explore arguments for and against homosexuality/same sex marriage within religion it is important that we recognise that we are looking at this issue through a religious context and as a school we respect each other’s views/sexuality.

9. Should homosexuals be allowed to marry?
The Big Questions
Should homosexuals be allowed to marry?
Why do you think there is such diversity of opinion surrounding same sex marriage within Christianity?
How far do you agree with the statement: ‘Christian denominations who still oppose homosexuality need to get up to date with modern Britain.’
Who did you agree with most on the program?
Who did you disagree with most on the program?

10. Should homosexuals be allowed to marry?
The Big Questions
Should homosexuals be allowed to marry?
Imagine you are in the studio audience for this episode of The Big Questions…
How would you respond to the question ‘should homosexuals be allowed to marry?’
Ask students to write their response in their books. If you have time you could ask someone to act out being Nicky Campbell and get them to go round the class asking their different people’s opinions and encourage them to respond to each other’s opinions. If they all seem to agree with each other you could imagine there is an empty chair in the room with a Roman Catholic for example sitting there – what might they say?

11. Sexuality
Learning Objective: To explore Christian beliefs on prejudice and discrimination regarding sexuality.
I can define the terms heterosexual and homosexual
I can explain different views about homosexuality in Christianity
I can evaluate the issue of same sex marriages in churches
Remind students that we are a Rights Respecting School and although we will explore arguments for and against homosexuality/same sex marriage within religion it is important that we recognise that we are looking at this issue through a religious context and as a school we respect each other’s views/sexuality.

12. Before you go… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wfe9zM58j-o
If you have time at the end of the lesson you could show the first 7 minutes or so of the news report on the first same sex marriage in England/Wales