Why is it important to take part in electoral and democratic processes?

1.The national government sets the rates of tax and collects taxes, so voting gives you some control on this.

2. Your ancestors fought to have these electoral and democratic rights in 1832 only 5% of population had them 3. The national government is responsible for armed forces, NHS, pensions and schools and taking part in electoral and democratic processes gives you a say in how these are run 4. The national government can pass new laws which will affect your life. Taking part in the electoral and democratic processes gives you a chance to affect these laws.

Using information above answer this question EXPLAIN WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO TAKE PART IN DEMOCRATIC AND ELECTORAL PROCESSES? 8

Christian teachings on moral duties and responsibilities

Christians believe it is there moral duty to bring about social change so that society becomes truly Christian.

Big Picture

 To understand the main teachings which guide Christians to carry out their moral duty  Skill - Literacy

Outcomes

    All to know at least one teaching which is likely to guide Christians to carry out their duty and be able to explain it in their own words All to complete a 6 mark question to the exam specification Most to know two teachings which are likely to guide Christians to carry out their duty and be able to explain it in their own words Few to know three teachings which are likely to guide Christians to carry out their duty and be able to explain it in their own words

Define

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Golden Rule –

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Social Change –

The Golden Rule

 ‘So in everything do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.’ (Matthew 7:12) 

Write the Golden rule into your books and explain what you think it means to Christians.

The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats

 Read through parable  What do you think this means?

 Jesus showed that it is the duty of Christians to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, give drink to the thirsty. Therefore this would affect how Christians vote and participate in politics.

Am I my brother’s Keeper?

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49PSsf vbDT0&feature=related  These Christian teaching on being our brother’s keeper show Christians that they have a duty to look after everyone in need as the main principle in human rights and political processes.

In your books

  Write down what each teaching shows you and explain how it leads Christians to bring about social change.

10minutes

6mark Question

    ‘Christian’s should always treat other people in the way they want to be treated.’ I Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion (3) Ii Give reasons why some people may disagree with you. (3) At least one of the points of view should be Christian with reasons from that religion

Review

  Which teaching has the strongest message?

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