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Did God design the universe?
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Lesson Aims
Why is a tree perfectly designed?
Bear fruit for humans and animals to eat.
Choice of tasks for The Design Argument
Converts carbon dioxide into oxygen and carbon dioxide is bad for the environment!
The planet couldn’t survive without them!
Now in your book, sum up the design argument in one sentence, or a short paragraph if you can manage it, using the example of a tree.
Grade F - Show UNDERSTANDING of what is meant by design in nature.
Grade E - EXPLAIN the design argument using examples to illustrate.
Grade D/C - EVALUATE the design argument for yourself.
Doesn't require any looking after.
Run on sunlight and water.
Plenary
William Paley
Extension Task
Starter
Design Arguments
Why is a tree perfectly designed?
Last week we discussed the idea of belief in God without proof.
This is called faith.
You have been given £100.
In silence, think about which of the below would you prefer to spend it on?
"The Design Argument is out of date"
Hello there! I am William Paley. I lived in the 18th century. I strongly believed that the design argument could prove the existence of God. Listen to my story to understand why...
Do you think William Paley's design argument is convincing?
- Many religious people need no proof to support their faith.
- Some thinkers over the centuries have not been satisfied and so have developed arguments which try to prove God’s existence. These are known as "design arguments".
The universe is far more complicated than a watch. But, much like clockwork, it works perfectly.
What evidence do we have of God existing?
Talk to a partner for 60 seconds about what you know.
Do you agree? Explain your view, then consider why others would disagree with you.
Now my conclusions...
A watch
A stone
Be prepared to give reasons for your answer.
The only thing powerful enough to make the universe is God…SO… God must exist.
Did God design the universe?
Compose an acrostic poem about the design argument.
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Write an imaginary diary entry reflecting on what you learned in RE today. What made you think? What did and didn’t you agree with?
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Explain the design argument in at least 2 PEEL paragraphs in your book.
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Draw a Venn diagram to show the similarities and differences between the design argument and scientific explanations for the nature of the universe.
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Draw a picture or diagram to represent the design argument then either label it or write a short written description underneath.
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Write a letter to William Paley in which you consider his main argument using the watch example. How far do you agree with him? Can you persuade him that he is wrong? Or you could tell him why you admire his argument.
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