1. Yes No Probably Say which one you think and why.
Is there a God?
Yes No
Probably
Say which one you think and why.

2. ‘ALL BEHAVIOUR IS A CHOICE’
Believing in God
UNIT 1.1 Believing in God
New Course New Start
GROUND RULES
‘ALL BEHAVIOUR IS A CHOICE’
HOMEWORK COMPLETE COVER PAGE AND REVISE KEYWORD SHEET FOR NEXT LESSON

3. Big Picture
Today is an introduction to the course and to the idea of Why do People Believe?
Skills for today will focus on self assessment and literacy
Discussion, Think, Pair, Share, exam style question

4. Outcomes All must know unit specification and how to achieve levels.
All must know at least three reasons why people believe in God
Some will be able to explain three different reasons for why people believe in God.
Few will be able to evaluate their own reason for why they believe in God

5. Why do people believe in God
“With all the scientific evidence, no one should believe in God”
Lets Discuss

6. Why do people believe in God
We have believers for many reasons. Some reasons are scientific, some again are very personal. People may believe in God at times but are not sure whether to firmly believe or not they are called agnostics

7. Why do people believe in God
Activity 1: (How do we work in pairs)
In your books in pairs brain shower around each pair will be called to give a reason
Why do people believe in God?

8. Why do people believe in God
Giving meaning to one’s life
Religious upbringing
Scientific reasons
Why do people believe in God?
Religious experiences
Revelation
Ghost and paranormal
No other answers

9. Evaluation Question 3/3marks
‘ The main reason Christian’s believe in God is because of their upbringing’
i)Do you agree with this opinion.
Ii) Give some reasons why people may disagree with you
How do you answer this question?

10. Review
What do you think is the main reason for why people believe in God.
Write it down and show the person next to you.
Why…….
CHECK FRONTER FOR HELP AND RESOURCES

11. NEXT LESSON .... We will look at other reasons why people believe.
Religious Upbringing
Out of body experience
Miracle
Conversion
Answered prayer
Numinous experience
Mystical experience