Religious beliefs
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Description
An evenings dicussion and debate on a very contraversial topic - faith, religion and spirituality.
Resources
Laptop and charger
Projector
Speakers
Slideshow
Pen and Paper
Kahoot Quiz
Clip from "The Story of God"
Instructions
First, introduce the activity. Its a part of the Scouts Programme that is often ignored, because it's strange to a lot of people. But this is their chance to put forward their views and discuss them in a fun and friendly way.
Introduction for explorers: This will count as a Values activity towards the platinum award, so you must be engaged and you must participate.
Start with this kahoot quiz - general knowledge on world religions - Kahoot quiz - https://play.kahoot.it/v2/?quizId=6394fc42-e7f2-4378-ac82-2fa547f86549 - 10 mins
You can find the quiz by 'Discover' world religion beliefs
Then an open question to the whole group - What defines faith? - Discuss for 10 mins
After a discussion about what makes a faith, add another ten mins - Is Scouting a faith based on your discription.
Let explorers get a drink and take with them into the discussion.
Then they will break into their patrols and discuss these ideas: - 20 mins
- What are the stereotypes of religious people?
- Is atheism a faith?
- Does morality work without religion?
Patrol spokespeople will bring forward their answers - 10 mins
Then group discussion using the points they have brought forward - 10 mins
Offer case studies and ask them to reflect:
Case 1. A muslim boy is fostered by a Christian family, and plays music at their church. What are the difficulties?
Case 2. A very shy Irish girl, with Irish looks (Ginger hair & Freckles) has been engaged with Explorers and supported in that environbment. She is starting University. How should she make connections and new friends.
Finish with a clip from "The Story of God" - with Morgan Freeman - 10 mins
At the moment (feb 2023) this is available on You Tube.
Overall, if everything is allowed to flow and the leader summarises and makes some contribution it can take up to 2 hours.
Tags
- Debate
- Discussion
- faith
- god
- Platinum
- religion
- spirituality
Badge Links
- Platinum - Activity 1