The notion of converting, of choosing your own faith inevitably begs the question of how people come to make such a decision. It is certain that religion, and indeed many new found religions, bring a lot of comfort and happiness to their members. It is also true however, that many of these new found religions face a lot of suspicion from outsiders.
If you’re looking for a light introduction when teaching these complex belief systems, then TrueTube may have the answer for you. Courtesy of 4thought.tv, TrueTube is hosting a range of films which interview members of different minority faiths, focussing on how and why the converts chose such a path. Many new found faiths meet more controversy than others, making it even more important to understand in more depth so we can come to our own conclusions. The short films on Scientology and Jediism for example, give a direct insight into what it’s like to be a member of that faith community. The general world of media remain sceptical of these belief systems for a number of reasons. These films give members of different faiths a chance to defend their own religion and talk about their beliefs in their own words. These resources will allow your classroom to explore such controversial issues from all angles and remain open minded. I chose to do religion, philosophy and ethics at university and now as the core of my career because I found the diversity in different religions so interesting. Being able to explore ethical issues and faith from all angles is a valuable part of education and a lesson I strongly believe is reflected in these short films.
If you’re looking for a light introduction when teaching these complex belief systems, then TrueTube may have the answer for you. Courtesy of 4thought.tv, TrueTube is hosting a range of films which interview members of different minority faiths, focussing on how and why the converts chose such a path. Many new found faiths meet more controversy than others, making it even more important to understand in more depth so we can come to our own conclusions. The short films on Scientology and Jediism for example, give a direct insight into what it’s like to be a member of that faith community. The general world of media remain sceptical of these belief systems for a number of reasons. These films give members of different faiths a chance to defend their own religion and talk about their beliefs in their own words. These resources will allow your classroom to explore such controversial issues from all angles and remain open minded. I chose to do religion, philosophy and ethics at university and now as the core of my career because I found the diversity in different religions so interesting. Being able to explore ethical issues and faith from all angles is a valuable part of education and a lesson I strongly believe is reflected in these short films.