Religion and the media 2. Philosophy and Ethics Unit 12: Media Revision Learning intention: to discuss and find answers to questions about the media and

Religion and the media 2

Philosophy and Ethics Unit 12: Media Revision

Learning intention: to discuss and find answers to questions about the media and its relationship with the media.We will know we are successful if we can answer these questions:What are Christian morals and values?Does the media help support Christian morals and values?How are Christianity and Christians shown in the media? How are important Christian figures shown in the press?Does the media promote Christianity? PLTS Reflective Learner:I can explain my learning


Values and Morals?

What do you value most?How does this affect your morals?


Christianity in the media


Christianity in our society

Christmas

Easter


At Christmas and Easter, the media focuses on Jesus and there are many documentaries and articles.

Shows Jesus as a uniquely positive, praiseworthy figure.


Watch this clip ~ think about whether or not a Christian would find it amusing or offensive.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jg_dKXwXGgI

Can you think of any reasons why a Christian might approve of this type of discussion on a comedy programme?


FilmsChristians might respond in different ways.

I was offended. In the film God gave his powers to a human to teach him a lesson, and this is something I believe God would never do. I think films that disrespect God are wrong.

I thought it was ok. Of course I don’t believe that everything God said and did in the film matches what I believe about God. However I think it was great to have a film that makes people think about God and prayer.


Over to youWhat do you think? Discuss these

questions… Is it ok to laugh at religion? What might a religious person say

about using important religious figures as forms of comedy entertainment?

Would other religions allow their leaders to be mocked in such a way?


Ordinary Christians and the media


Portrayal of Christians by the media


Priest quits church after affair with chorist's wife: 11 Nov 2014 A priest has abandoned his parish in a small town on the outskirts of the northern Italian province of Rovigo following revelations of an affair with a parishioner.

Married priest Stephen Vincent admitted he had sex with a churchgoer. The woman, known only as X, accused him of rape and he was arrestedWhen police dropped their inquiry she complained to CofE authoritiesMr Vincent was barred from the priesthood and his family face

Portrayal of Christians by the media


Portrayal of important religious figures

The Queen is Head of the Church of

England, and often shown attending

church and meeting with religious people.

Dr John Sentamu, is often in the news

when he does something unusual to raise awareness of a

cause.



Portrayal of important religious figuresReligious figures are presented by the media in

many different ways

Often presented as positive role models, living a morally good lifestyle, helping others, being kind, putting biblical teachings into practice.

Some media, highlight the bad things they get up to, eg, affairs, debt, ill treatment of others and present it as a scandal when they are about church leaders.


Other Film ExamplesRemember that Christians might respond in different ways.

•Directed by a catholic

•Aimed to be as truthful as possible

•Some believed it contained unnecessary graphic violence


Other Film ExamplesRemember that Christians might respond in different ways.


Responses and attitudes towards books and comics

Range of books available for people to learn more about their faith Books by Christians about their faith and life for others to read Biographies and autobiographies, Mother Teresa

Not all books about God are

written by Christians and

not all encourage people to

develop faith.

Documents

Religion and the media 2. Philosophy and Ethics Unit 12: Media Revision Learning intention: to discuss and find answers to questions about the media and