Your task is to consider whether miracles actually happen.
First thing to do is explain what a miracle is… What do different people consider a miracle to be?
Why might some people agree that miracles do exist? What evidence is there that miracles do happen? You might refer to the miracles of Jesus, or perhaps you could look at Lourdes and the miracles that have happened there. Remember analysis! Are these miracles convincing? Why? Don’t just say, “There’s no proof.” Think about the evidence. Is the evidence convincing? Does the evidence in the gospels provide compelling evidence of miracles? Some people consider the miracles of Jesus to be more metaphorical than literal. If you really want to push yourself try reading a bit of The Meaning in the Miracles by Jeffrey John. There is an interesting chapter on the healing of a paralysed man.
Why might some people disagree that miracles happen? What evidence is there that miracles don’t happen? Why might some people put miracles down to luck or co-incidence?
Due Monday 31st Jan.
Resources: Lourdes PowerPoint
Anonymous
January 21, 2011 at 5:53 pm
is the homework in for the 24th or 31st? because i’ve written it down for the 24th.
Mr Bigg
January 23, 2011 at 10:48 am
Looks like I’ve said the 31st. Feel free to hand in on the 24th though…
Sarah
January 21, 2011 at 6:07 pm
Do you have to include the effect some beliefs will have on a wider society to get a higher mark?
Mr Bigg
January 23, 2011 at 10:52 am
Yep, exactly.
If everyone in society were to adopt a particular ethical position then how would it pan out and why? For level 8 you need to start thinking about these kinds of questions to show me that you fully understand and can envisage the implications.
Remember that you need to evaluate for level 7 too!
Anonymous
January 23, 2011 at 1:53 pm
Ok thanks
Nicole
January 23, 2011 at 6:34 pm
How long does have to be?
Mr Bigg
January 23, 2011 at 10:45 pm
Usual kind of length. A page or two…
Oliver
January 27, 2011 at 6:33 pm
Mr Bigg it will be in on Monday 31st is that OK?
Mr Bigg
January 28, 2011 at 8:33 am
Fine!