1. Sikhism The teachings of Guru Nanak say: There is only one God Worship and pray to the one God and to no one else Remember God, work hard and help others. God is pleased with honest work and true living. Before God, there is not rich, no poor, no black or white. Men and women are all equal before God. Be kind to people, animals and birds. Do not fear. Do not frighten. Always speak the truth. Be simple in your food, dress and habits. Read the rules carefully then discuss these questions as a group: 1.What must people must have been doing, if their God or religious leader gave them these rules? 2.Which of these rules would be difficult to follow and why? 3.What are the benefits to Sikhs if they follow these rules? 4.What are the benefits to the Sikh community if these rules are followed? 5.What are the benefits to the everybody if these rules are followed?

2. Islam The Holy Qur’an teaches Muslims to… Always love Allah first. Think about what Allah expects when making decisions about what to do and what not to do. Believe in God Keep on praying Give regularly to charity Keep your promises Be patient in times of suffering and difficulty. Chapter 2 v177 Read the rules carefully then discuss these questions as a group: 1.What must people must have been doing, if their God or religious leader gave them these rules? 2.Which of these rules would be difficult to follow and why? 3.What are the benefits to Muslims if they follow these rules? 4.What are the benefits to the Muslim community if these rules are followed? 5.What are the benefits to the everybody if these rules are followed?

3. Christianity Jesus taught that the two greatest commandments are: Love God with all your heart, mind and strength and love your neighbour. In the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew Chapters 5-7) he also said that his followers should: Forgive others Treat people fairly Not judge others Be generous Love their enemies Speak honestly Not worry Read the rules carefully then discuss these questions as a group: 1.What must people must have been doing, if their God or religious leader gave them these rules? 2.Which of these rules would be difficult to follow and why? 3.What are the benefits to Christians if they follow these rules? 4.What are the benefits to the Christian community if these rules are followed? 5.What are the benefits to the everybody if these rules are followed?

4. Judaism The Ten Commandments Put God first in your life. Don’t love anything else more than you love God. Respect God’s name. Keep one day a week for rest and worship. Have respect for your parents. Don’t kill anyone. When you’re married, don’t cheat on your partner. Don’t steal. Don’t tell lies. Don’t be jealous of what other people have got. Exodus Chapter 20 Read the rules carefully then discuss these questions as a group: 1.What must people must have been doing, if their God or religious leader gave them these rules? 2.Which of these rules would be difficult to follow and why? 3.What are the benefits to Jews if they follow these rules? 4.What are the benefits to the Jewish community if these rules are followed? 5.What are the benefits to the everybody if these rules are followed?

5. Buddhism All Buddhists live by the Five Moral Precepts Do not harm any living thing Do not take anything which is not given Do not engage in sexual misconduct Do not lie or gossip Do not taking intoxicating substances eg drugs or alcohol. Read the rules carefully then discuss these questions as a group: 1.What must people must have been doing, if their God or religious leader gave them these rules? 2.Which of these rules would be difficult to follow and why? 3.What are the benefits to Buddhists if they follow these rules? 4.What are the benefits to the Buddhist community if these rules are followed? 5.What are the benefits to the everybody if these rules are followed?