How do Humanists work out what is right or wrong?

In this lesson, we will think about why we have rules in our everyday lives and where those rules come from. We will then look at the ways that Humanists decide what is right or wrong and decide on the best course of action in different situations.

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Q1.Humanists believe that humans were created by a god or another supernatural power. True or false?

True False

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Q2.What does it mean if you believe something due to faith?

That you have seen it happen That you have been told about it That you believe it without the need for evidence That you have done a scientific experiment to prove it

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Q3.How might a Humanist try to find the truth about something?

Through research and evidence By reading a religious text By asking a family member By praying to a god

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Q4.Humanists believe that...

We should accept everything we are told We should think about answers for ourselves and ask questions We should never question things that friends or family members tell us We should trust everything if it is written down

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Q5.Humanists see the world as...

Natural - there is a natural reason for everything Supernatural - there is supernatural power controlling our lives

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

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Question 4

Question 5

Q1.Humanists believe that humans were created by a god or another supernatural power. True or false?

True False

1/5

Q2.What does it mean if you believe something due to faith?

That you have seen it happen That you have been told about it That you believe it without the need for evidence That you have done a scientific experiment to prove it

2/5

Q3.How might a Humanist try to find the truth about something?

Through research and evidence By reading a religious text By asking a family member By praying to a god

3/5

Q4.Humanists believe that...

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Q5.Humanists see the world as...

Natural - there is a natural reason for everything Supernatural - there is supernatural power controlling our lives

5/5

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How do Humanists work out what is right or wrong?

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Q1.Humanists would describe themselves as...

Theists - believe in a god or supernatural power Atheists or agnostics - do not believe in a god, or do not think we can ever know if a god exists.

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Q2.Humanists believe that humans...

Evolved over millions of years Were created by a god Were created by another supernatural power, but don't call them God Appeared on Earth just after the dinosaurs

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Q3.Where do Humanists get their rules?

A set religious text The internet They do not have a set of rules written down Asking their leaders

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Q4.Humanists decide what is right or wrong by...

Walking away from the situation Considering each situation carefully and thinking about how their actions affect others Doing exactly as they are told Thinking about what a religious text would say

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Q5.What is the Golden Rule that Humanists try to follow?

Always think about yourself Always do as you are told Treat people nicely only if they are nice to you Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself

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How do Humanists work out what is right or wrong?

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Q1.Humanists would describe themselves as...

Theists - believe in a god or supernatural power Atheists or agnostics - do not believe in a god, or do not think we can ever know if a god exists.

1/5

Q2.Humanists believe that humans...

Evolved over millions of years Were created by a god Were created by another supernatural power, but don't call them God Appeared on Earth just after the dinosaurs

2/5

Q3.Where do Humanists get their rules?

A set religious text The internet They do not have a set of rules written down Asking their leaders

3/5

Q4.Humanists decide what is right or wrong by...

Walking away from the situation Considering each situation carefully and thinking about how their actions affect others Doing exactly as they are told Thinking about what a religious text would say

4/5

Q5.What is the Golden Rule that Humanists try to follow?

Always think about yourself Always do as you are told Treat people nicely only if they are nice to you Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself

5/5

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