Sin and Evil What are they and how

Sin and Evil: What are they and how do they influence our lives? Learning Outcomes: • Describe sin and assess the effects of sin. • Explain Christian beliefs about the origin and nature of sin, including original sin. Starter: Using your whiteboard write a definition of sin (no text book or dictionary). Discuss: What is the difference between sin and evil? Think about: The meaning/explanation of this image.

The 7 deadly sins 1. How can these unloving/sinful emotions lead to evil actions that cause suffering to self or others? Extension: Why do we develop these feelings? Where do they come from?

Consequences of sin • Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1. What sins are represented in this clip? What are the consequences? 2. Are there some sins that are illegal and some that are not? Give examples. 3. What are the consequences for sin from a Christian viewpoint? 4. Why do Christians believe Jesus saves them from sin?

Adam and Eve

Original Sin • Despite the paradise they lived in Adam and Eve chose to sin by not following God’s instructions. • Some Christians believe that this shows that Humans have an in-built tendency to do wrong; they call this ‘original sin’. • Think! What could be a problem with this belief?

Focussed learning • Pair work • Activities page 119 : Christianity in today’s world. • Activities page 29, AQA book