Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Starter
Look through the TV Listings Guide Highlight the programmes that are connected with religion or religious issues
Songs of Praise
Supports Belief 1. Based on hymns around Christianity 2. Includes witness testimonies 3. Concentrates on particular aspects of Christianity e.g. Hope Strengthens and supports belief as they can see other people worshiping thus all these people cannot be wrong in their beliefs Deters Belief 1. Aimed at older generation of believers - leads young people to think religion is for older people and not relevant to their generation 2. Belief in God is through Hymn worship distances & alienates those who do not find God in music 3. Worshiping God through the Media (Songs of Praise) can also disconnect people with their own Church community and lose their support especially in times of hardship
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Documentaries may take into account religious views & there are often religiously aware TV characters this shows religion permeates everyday life.
All three priests are uncommitted and at times ignorant of their faith
This may affect viewers belief as they may think that belief in God is silly or that religious people are hypocrites
Over to You!
Choose one programme you highlighted in the Starter Around it write the positive and negative messages given by this programme about Belief in God
Do you think these messages could affect a persons attitude to belief in God? Explain your response.
Plenary
For Discussion Should religion be banned completely from the media?