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# Criticisms of Natural Moral Law

Religious Studies: KS3, topic 3.1.4

## Criticisms of Natural Moral Law

### Criticism 1

![Criticism 1](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-08/37fcd722-d855-4782-b566-3eeb736e88f1/stressed-woman-stressing.jpg)

- Aquinas’ Natural Moral Law does not take the consequences into account.
- Some Catholic Christians have an absolutist understanding of Natural Moral Law and so apply the rules in every situation.
 - Example: Some women may not be ready to have a child due to age, financial situation or mental health. They may wish to terminate their pregnancy. An absolutist interpretation of Aquinas' Law would not permit it and would lead women to illegal procedures that may kill them.

### Criticism 2

![Criticism 2](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2021-08/31ae87c2-8149-4cf7-b815-b5c39e7c9aee/graph-3078539_1920.png)

- Aquinas’ view of morality is based on the God of the Abrahamic religions (in this case, the Christian God). 
- Many people don’t believe in God, so Aquinas’ justification for following these rules is not going to apply to them. 
- In the UK, the number of Christians has dropped from 59% in 2011 to 46% in 2021, and the number of non-religious people continues to increase.

### Criticism 3

![Criticism 3](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-09/82e6b560-63df-4e85-a8f2-c793f62a5164/contraceptive-pills-849413_1920.jpg)

- A Catholic’s morality may be influenced by factors outside of their religion, such as their culture, age, and life experiences.
- Example: A Pew Research survey showed that many Catholics believe the church should allow the use of birth control.
 - The survey found that up to 86% of those surveyed in Argentina believed the church should allow the use of birth control. 
 - This suggests that the rigidity of Natural Law is being rejected by a large number of people.

## Criticisms of Natural Moral Law

### Non-believers

![Non-believers](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2019-05/3f298aca-1245-4265-9d7d-1e3bdceca44c/team-hand-community-min.jpg)

- The most obvious group of people who might object to Natural Law are those who do not believe in God. 
 - They would reject any idea of living a life in accordance with God’s plan. 
 - They view this as outdated and belonging to a time when societies were based on religion. 
 - They say we should live in accordance with secular values.

### Cultural relativism

![Cultural relativism](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2019-04/36ef8b5c-81a3-4130-bada-c8eef7f1e56d/brazil-map-globe.jpg)

- Is it really possible for there to be a ‘one size fits all’ morality? 
 - Around the world, we see a rich variety of cultures. Each culture has different customs and rules. 
- There are many examples of cultural relativism.

### Examples of cultural relativism

![Examples of cultural relativism](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/memory-location-images/Great%20Wall,%20China-min.jpeg)

- For a period of time, Chinese society was concerned about the population explosion in their country. 
 - They decided it was best to limit reproduction and allow families one child only.  
- Cannibalism is rejected by Christian societies because of natural law. 
 - But, cannibalism has been acceptable to some cultures. They think that to behave otherwise is to waste resources.

## Test yourself on Criticisms of Natural Moral Law

- What is a criticism of applying Natural Moral Law in an absolutist way when it comes to abortion?
- What does the Pew Research survey on birth control show about Natural Moral Law?
- Why might Natural Moral Law be less persuasive to people in the UK today than it was in the past?
- What percentage of Christians were recorded in the UK in the 2021 census?
- Select the correct statement for each pair.

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- Previous topic: [3.1.3 St Thomas Aquinas & Natural Moral Law](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-1-3-st-thomas-aquinas-and-natural-moral-law.md)
- Next topic: [3.1.5 Situation Ethics](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-1-5-situation-ethics.md)

## Religious Studies: KS3 contents

### 1 Year 7
- 1.1 Origins of Abrahamic Faith
  - [1.1.1 Genesis](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-1-1-genesis.md)
  - [1.1.2 Noah & the Flood](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-1-2-noah-and-the-flood.md)
  - [1.1.3 The Importance of Noah](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-1-3-the-importance-of-noah.md)
  - [1.1.4 Abraham](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-1-4-abraham.md)
  - [1.1.5 The Covenant](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-1-5-the-covenant.md)
  - [1.1.6 Abraham's Sacrifice](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-1-6-abrahams-sacrifice.md)
  - [1.1.7 Ibrahim's Sacrifice](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-1-7-ibrahims-sacrifice.md)
  - [1.1.8 Ibrahim & Hajar](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-1-8-ibrahim-and-hajar.md)
  - [1.1.9 Ibrahim & the Ka'aba](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-1-9-ibrahim-and-the-kaaba.md)
  - [1.1.10 Isaac & Jacob](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-1-10-isaac-and-jacob.md)
  - [1.1.11 Moses & the Exodus](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-1-11-moses-and-the-exodus.md)
  - [1.1.12 The Tabernacle](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-1-12-the-tabernacle.md)
  - [1.1.13 Leviticus & Sacrifice](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-1-13-leviticus-and-sacrifice.md)
  - [1.1.14 Teachings in Leviticus](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-1-14-teachings-in-leviticus.md)
  - [1.1.15 Jesus' Teachings](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-1-15-jesus-teachings.md)
  - [1.1.16 Jesus the Rebel](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-1-16-jesus-the-rebel.md)
  - [1.1.17 Jesus' Death & Resurrection](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-1-17-jesus-death-and-resurrection.md)
  - [1.1.18 The Meaning of Jesus' Sacrifice](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-1-18-the-meaning-of-jesus-sacrifice.md)
  - [1.1.19 The Relationship Between Judaism & Christianity](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-1-19-the-relationship-between-judaism-and-christianity.md)
  - [1.1.20 The Ka'aba](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-1-20-the-kaaba.md)
  - [1.1.21 The Prophet Muhammad](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-1-21-the-prophet-muhammad.md)
- 1.2 Judaism
  - [1.2.1 The Nature of God](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-1-the-nature-of-god.md)
  - [1.2.2 Creation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-2-creation.md)
  - [1.2.3 What Do Jews Believe?](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-3-what-do-jews-believe.md)
  - [1.2.4 Moses](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-4-moses.md)
  - [1.2.5 Abraham & Moses](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-5-abraham-and-moses.md)
  - [1.2.6 Tenakh & Talmud](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-6-tenakh-and-talmud.md)
  - [1.2.7 Rabbis & Rabbinic Literature](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-7-rabbis-and-rabbinic-literature.md)
  - [1.2.8 The Jewish Scriptures - The Written Law](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-8-the-jewish-scriptures-the-written-law.md)
  - [1.2.9 The Jewish Scriptures - The Oral Law](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-9-the-jewish-scriptures-the-oral-law.md)
  - [1.2.10 The Tradition of Discussion & Debate](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-10-the-tradition-of-discussion-and-debate.md)
  - [1.2.11 Orthodox Judaism](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-11-orthodox-judaism.md)
  - [1.2.12 Reform Judaism](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-12-reform-judaism.md)
  - [1.2.13 The Daily Practices of Orthodox & Reform Jews](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-13-the-daily-practices-of-orthodox-and-reform-jews.md)
  - [1.2.14 Morality & Living a Good Life](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-14-morality-and-living-a-good-life.md)
  - [1.2.15 Ethical Duties of Jews](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-15-ethical-duties-of-jews.md)
  - [1.2.16 Prayer & Acts of Worship](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-16-prayer-and-acts-of-worship.md)
  - [1.2.17 Written & Oral Jewish Law](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-17-written-and-oral-jewish-law.md)
  - [1.2.18 Afterlife](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-18-afterlife.md)
  - [1.2.19 The First Temple](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-19-the-first-temple.md)
  - [1.2.20 The Tabernacle's Journey & End](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-20-the-tabernacles-journey-and-end.md)
  - [1.2.21 Orthodox & Reform Synagogues](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-21-orthodox-and-reform-synagogues.md)
  - [1.2.22 The Daily Service](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-22-the-daily-service.md)
  - [1.2.23 What is Shabbat?](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-23-what-is-shabbat.md)
  - [1.2.24 Traditional Rituals for Shabbat](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-24-traditional-rituals-for-shabbat.md)
  - [1.2.25 What is Pesach?](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-25-what-is-pesach.md)
  - [1.2.26 What is Yom Kippur?](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-26-what-is-yom-kippur.md)
  - [1.2.27 How Have Jews Been Persecuted?](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-27-how-have-jews-been-persecuted.md)
  - [1.2.28 The Persecution of the Jews Throughout History](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-28-the-persecution-of-the-jews-throughout-history.md)
  - [1.2.29 The Black Death](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-29-the-black-death.md)
  - [1.2.30 Antisemitism in Nazi Germany](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-30-antisemitism-in-nazi-germany.md)
  - [1.2.31 Antisemitism in Nazi Germany 2](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-31-antisemitism-in-nazi-germany-2.md)
  - [1.2.32 The Holocaust](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-32-the-holocaust.md)
  - [1.2.33 Genocide](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-33-genocide.md)
  - [1.2.34 How the Holocaust has Impacted the Jewish Identity](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-34-how-the-holocaust-has-impacted-the-jewish-identity.md)
  - [1.2.35 Holocaust Memorial](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-35-holocaust-memorial.md)
  - [1.2.36 Global Diversity of Jews](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-36-global-diversity-of-jews.md)
  - [1.2.37 Jewish Practices](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-37-jewish-practices.md)
  - [1.2.38 Jewish Celebrations & Rituals](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-2-38-jewish-celebrations-and-rituals.md)
- 1.3 Christianity
  - [1.3.1 The Nature of God](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-3-1-the-nature-of-god.md)
  - [1.3.2 Creation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-3-2-creation.md)
  - [1.3.3 Roots in Judaism](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-3-3-roots-in-judaism.md)
  - [1.3.4 Early Spread of the Faith](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-3-4-early-spread-of-the-faith.md)
  - [1.3.5 Roman Persecution](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-3-5-roman-persecution.md)
  - [1.3.6 Morality & Living a Good Life](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-3-6-morality-and-living-a-good-life.md)
  - [1.3.7 Afterlife](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-3-7-afterlife.md)
  - [1.3.8 Prayer and Acts of Worship](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-3-8-prayer-and-acts-of-worship.md)
  - [1.3.9 Kinds of Prayer](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-3-9-kinds-of-prayer.md)
  - [1.3.10 The Nativity](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-3-10-the-nativity.md)
  - [1.3.11 Christian Beliefs about the Baby Jesus](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-3-11-christian-beliefs-about-the-baby-jesus.md)
  - [1.3.12 Jesus' Ministry](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-3-12-jesus-ministry.md)
  - [1.3.13 The Sermon on the Mount](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-3-13-the-sermon-on-the-mount.md)
  - [1.3.14 The Crucifixion](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-3-14-the-crucifixion.md)
  - [1.3.15 The Last Supper](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-3-15-the-last-supper.md)
  - [1.3.16 The Resurrection](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-3-16-the-resurrection.md)
  - [1.3.17 Christian Beliefs about the Resurrection](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-3-17-christian-beliefs-about-the-resurrection.md)
  - [1.3.18 The Council of Nicaea](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-3-18-the-council-of-nicaea.md)
  - [1.3.19 The Nicene Creed](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-3-19-the-nicene-creed.md)
  - [1.3.20 Saint Augustine](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-3-20-saint-augustine.md)
  - [1.3.21 Development of the Christian Church](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-3-21-development-of-the-christian-church.md)
  - [1.3.22 Written Authority - The Bible](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-3-22-written-authority-the-bible.md)
  - [1.3.23 Interpretation of the Bible](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-3-23-interpretation-of-the-bible.md)
  - [1.3.24 Celebrations](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-3-24-celebrations.md)
  - [1.3.25 Pilgrimage](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-3-25-pilgrimage.md)
  - [1.3.26 Evangelism](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-3-26-evangelism.md)
  - [1.3.27 Protestantism](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-3-27-protestantism.md)
  - [1.3.28 The Reformation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-3-28-the-reformation.md)
  - [1.3.29 Christianity Today](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-3-29-christianity-today.md)
  - [1.3.30 Faith Across the World](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-3-30-faith-across-the-world.md)
  - [1.3.31 Evangelical Churches](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-3-31-evangelical-churches.md)
  - [1.3.32 The Future of Christianity](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-3-32-the-future-of-christianity.md)
- 1.4 Disciplinary Knowledge
  - [1.4.1 Scripture and Religious Authority](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-4-1-scripture-and-religious-authority.md)
  - [1.4.2 Interpreting Data](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-4-2-interpreting-data.md)
  - [1.4.3 Forms of Expression](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-4-3-forms-of-expression.md)
  - [1.4.4 Shaping and Being Shaped by Wider Society](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/1-4-4-shaping-and-being-shaped-by-wider-society.md)

### 2 Year 8
- 2.1 Islam
  - [2.1.1 Pre-Islamic Arabia](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-1-1-pre-islamic-arabia.md)
  - [2.1.2 The Prophet Muhammad & The Qur'an](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-1-2-the-prophet-muhammad-and-the-quran.md)
  - [2.1.3 The Hijrah & The Conquest of Mecca](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-1-3-the-hijrah-and-the-conquest-of-mecca.md)
  - [2.1.4 The Prophet Muhammad: The Final Sermon](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-1-4-the-prophet-muhammad-the-final-sermon.md)
  - [2.1.5 The Sunni/Shia Split](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-1-5-the-sunnishia-split.md)
  - [2.1.6 Islamic Caliphates](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-1-6-islamic-caliphates.md)
  - [2.1.7 The Five Pillars of Islam](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-1-7-the-five-pillars-of-islam.md)
  - [2.1.8 Origins of Hajj](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-1-8-origins-of-hajj.md)
  - [2.1.9 Hajj Rituals](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-1-9-hajj-rituals.md)
  - [2.1.10 Jihad](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-1-10-jihad.md)
  - [2.1.11 Islam Today](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-1-11-islam-today.md)
- 2.2 Hindu Dharma (Hinduism)
  - [2.2.1 The Origins of Hindu Dharma](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-2-1-the-origins-of-hindu-dharma.md)
  - [2.2.2 The Vedic Traditions](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-2-2-the-vedic-traditions.md)
  - [2.2.3 The Term 'Hinduism'](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-2-3-the-term-hinduism.md)
  - [2.2.4 Revelation & Tradition](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-2-4-revelation-and-tradition.md)
  - [2.2.5 The Vedas](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-2-5-the-vedas.md)
  - [2.2.6 The Bhagavad Gita](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-2-6-the-bhagavad-gita.md)
  - [2.2.7 Brahman](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-2-7-brahman.md)
  - [2.2.8 Atman](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-2-8-atman.md)
  - [2.2.9 Understanding the Self](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-2-9-understanding-the-self.md)
  - [2.2.10 Hindu Deities](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-2-10-hindu-deities.md)
  - [2.2.11 The Nature of the Trimurti](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-2-11-the-nature-of-the-trimurti.md)
  - [2.2.12 Cyclical Nature](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-2-12-cyclical-nature.md)
  - [2.2.13 Karma](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-2-13-karma.md)
  - [2.2.14 Santana Dharma & Varnashrama Dharma](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-2-14-santana-dharma-and-varnashrama-dharma.md)
  - [2.2.15 Varna & Castes](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-2-15-varna-and-castes.md)
  - [2.2.16 Ahimsa](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-2-16-ahimsa.md)
  - [2.2.17 Mandir & Puja](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-2-17-mandir-and-puja.md)
  - [2.2.18 Ramayana & Diwali](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-2-18-ramayana-and-diwali.md)
  - [2.2.19 Namakarana & Birth Rituals](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-2-19-namakarana-and-birth-rituals.md)
  - [2.2.20 Hindu Funerals](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-2-20-hindu-funerals.md)
  - [2.2.21 Hindu Communities Across the World](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-2-21-hindu-communities-across-the-world.md)
  - [2.2.22 Yoga](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-2-22-yoga.md)
  - [2.2.23 Alexander the Great & The Mauryan Empire](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-2-23-alexander-the-great-and-the-mauryan-empire.md)
  - [2.2.24 British Colonialism & Gandhi](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-2-24-british-colonialism-and-gandhi.md)
- 2.3 Buddhism
  - [2.3.1 Roots in Hindu Dharma](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-3-1-roots-in-hindu-dharma.md)
  - [2.3.2 Siddhartha Gautama](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-3-2-siddhartha-gautama.md)
  - [2.3.3 Siddhartha's Four Sights](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-3-3-siddharthas-four-sights.md)
  - [2.3.4 Asceticism, Enlightenment & The Middle Way](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-3-4-asceticism-enlightenment-and-the-middle-way.md)
  - [2.3.5 Buddha's Authority & Personal Experience](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-3-5-buddhas-authority-and-personal-experience.md)
  - [2.3.6 Core Belief](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-3-6-core-belief.md)
  - [2.3.7 The Three Marks of Existence](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-3-7-the-three-marks-of-existence.md)
  - [2.3.8 Cyclical Time](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-3-8-cyclical-time.md)
  - [2.3.9 The Four Noble Truths - Dukkha and Samudaya](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-3-9-the-four-noble-truths-dukkha-and-samudaya.md)
  - [2.3.10 The Four Noble Truths - Nirhoda and Magga](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-3-10-the-four-noble-truths-nirhoda-and-magga.md)
  - [2.3.11 The Buddha’s Noble Eightfold Path to Enlightenment](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-3-11-the-buddhas-noble-eightfold-path-to-enlightenment.md)
  - [2.3.12 Karma, Samsara & Nirvana](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-3-12-karma-samsara-and-nirvana.md)
  - [2.3.13 The Three Jewels](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-3-13-the-three-jewels.md)
  - [2.3.14 The Five Precepts](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-3-14-the-five-precepts.md)
  - [2.3.15 Meditation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-3-15-meditation.md)
  - [2.3.16 Theravada & Mahayana Buddhisms](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-3-16-theravada-and-mahayana-buddhisms.md)
  - [2.3.17 Puja](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-3-17-puja.md)
  - [2.3.18 Buddhism in the UK and Across the World](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-3-18-buddhism-in-the-uk-and-across-the-world.md)
- 2.4 Sikhi
  - [2.4.1 Origins of Sikhi](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-4-1-origins-of-sikhi.md)
  - [2.4.2 The Ten Sikh Gurus](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-4-2-the-ten-sikh-gurus.md)
  - [2.4.3 The Guru Granth Sahib](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-4-3-the-guru-granth-sahib.md)
  - [2.4.4 Waheguru](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-4-4-waheguru.md)
  - [2.4.5 The Sikh Concept of God](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-4-5-the-sikh-concept-of-god.md)
  - [2.4.6 Creation of the Universe](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-4-6-creation-of-the-universe.md)
  - [2.4.7 The Khalsa](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-4-7-the-khalsa.md)
  - [2.4.8 Sewa](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-4-8-sewa.md)
  - [2.4.9 Samsara & Mukti](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-4-9-samsara-and-mukti.md)
  - [2.4.10 The Gurdwara & the Langar](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-4-10-the-gurdwara-and-the-langar.md)
  - [2.4.11 Different Interpretations](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-4-11-different-interpretations.md)
  - [2.4.12 Sikhi Across the World](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-4-12-sikhi-across-the-world.md)
- 2.5 Atheism
  - [2.5.1 Where Did Atheism Come From?](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-5-1-where-did-atheism-come-from.md)
  - [2.5.2 The Impact of Scientific Developments](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-5-2-the-impact-of-scientific-developments.md)
  - [2.5.3 Plato's Cave](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-5-3-platos-cave.md)
  - [2.5.4 Challenging the Bible](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-5-4-challenging-the-bible.md)
  - [2.5.5 The Enlightenment](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-5-5-the-enlightenment.md)
  - [2.5.6 Evolution](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-5-6-evolution.md)
  - [2.5.7 Evolution & Religion](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-5-7-evolution-and-religion.md)
  - [2.5.8 Morality & God](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-5-8-morality-and-god.md)
  - [2.5.9 Morality Without God](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-5-9-morality-without-god.md)
  - [2.5.10 Frederick Nietzsche - How to Live Without Religion](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-5-10-frederick-nietzsche-how-to-live-without-religion.md)
  - [2.5.11 Militant Atheism](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-5-11-militant-atheism.md)
  - [2.5.12 Humanism](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-5-12-humanism.md)
  - [2.5.13 The Future of Atheism](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-5-13-the-future-of-atheism.md)
- 2.6 Philosophy of Religion
  - [2.6.1 Who is God?](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-6-1-who-is-god.md)
  - [2.6.2 Theists, Atheists & Agnostics](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-6-2-theists-atheists-and-agnostics.md)
  - [2.6.3 Faith & Empiricism](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-6-3-faith-and-empiricism.md)
  - [2.6.4 The Design Argument](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-6-4-the-design-argument.md)
  - [2.6.5 Is The Design Argument Convincing?](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-6-5-is-the-design-argument-convincing.md)
  - [2.6.6 The Cosmological Argument](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-6-6-the-cosmological-argument.md)
  - [2.6.7 Criticisms of The Cosmological Argument](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-6-7-criticisms-of-the-cosmological-argument.md)
  - [2.6.8 The Problem of Evil](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-6-8-the-problem-of-evil.md)
  - [2.6.9 Free Will Theodicy](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-6-9-free-will-theodicy.md)
  - [2.6.10 Soul-Making Theodicy](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-6-10-soul-making-theodicy.md)
  - [2.6.11 Religious Experience](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-6-11-religious-experience.md)
  - [2.6.12 Types of Religious Experience](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-6-12-types-of-religious-experience.md)
  - [2.6.13 Criticisms of Religious Experience](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-6-13-criticisms-of-religious-experience.md)
- 2.7 Disciplinary Knowledge
  - [2.7.1 Theology](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-7-1-theology.md)
  - [2.7.2 Social Sciences](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-7-2-social-sciences.md)
  - [2.7.3 Changing Roles of Men & Women](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-7-3-changing-roles-of-men-and-women.md)
  - [2.7.4 Divorce & Remarriage in the Church of England](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/2-7-4-divorce-and-remarriage-in-the-church-of-england.md)

### 3 Year 9
- 3.1 Introduction to Ethics
  - [3.1.1 The Trolley Problem](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-1-1-the-trolley-problem.md)
  - [3.1.2 R v Dudley & Stevens](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-1-2-r-v-dudley-and-stevens.md)
  - [3.1.3 St Thomas Aquinas & Natural Moral Law](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-1-3-st-thomas-aquinas-and-natural-moral-law.md)
  - [3.1.4 Criticisms of Natural Moral Law](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-1-4-criticisms-of-natural-moral-law.md)
  - [3.1.5 Situation Ethics](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-1-5-situation-ethics.md)
  - [3.1.6 Criticisms of Situation Ethics](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-1-6-criticisms-of-situation-ethics.md)
  - [3.1.7 Criticisms of Situation Ethics](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-1-7-criticisms-of-situation-ethics.md)
  - [3.1.8 Revelation as a Source of Morality](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-1-8-revelation-as-a-source-of-morality.md)
  - [3.1.9 Humanist Morality](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-1-9-humanist-morality.md)
  - [3.1.10 Utilitarianism](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-1-10-utilitarianism.md)
  - [3.1.11 Criticisms & Strengths of Utilitarianism](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-1-11-criticisms-and-strengths-of-utilitarianism.md)
- 3.2 Life & Death
  - [3.2.1 Sanctity of Life](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-2-1-sanctity-of-life.md)
  - [3.2.2 Quality of Life](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-2-2-quality-of-life.md)
  - [3.2.3 Abortion](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-2-3-abortion.md)
  - [3.2.4 Moral Questions About Abortion](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-2-4-moral-questions-about-abortion.md)
  - [3.2.5 Euthanasia](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-2-5-euthanasia.md)
  - [3.2.6 Moral Questions About Euthanasia](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-2-6-moral-questions-about-euthanasia.md)
  - [3.2.7 Capital Punishment](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-2-7-capital-punishment.md)
  - [3.2.8 Arguments Against Captial Punishment](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-2-8-arguments-against-captial-punishment.md)
  - [3.2.9 Animal Rights](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-2-9-animal-rights.md)
  - [3.2.10 Alternative Views on Animal Rights](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-2-10-alternative-views-on-animal-rights.md)
- 3.3 Extremism
  - [3.3.1 What Does Extremism Mean?](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-3-1-what-does-extremism-mean.md)
  - [3.3.2 Extremism Explained](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-3-2-extremism-explained.md)
  - [3.3.3 Why do People Become Extremists?](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-3-3-why-do-people-become-extremists.md)
  - [3.3.4 Why do People Become Extremists? 2](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-3-4-why-do-people-become-extremists-2.md)
  - [3.3.5 What are Conspiracy Theories?](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-3-5-what-are-conspiracy-theories.md)
  - [3.3.6 Why do People Believe Conspiracy Theories?](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-3-6-why-do-people-believe-conspiracy-theories.md)
  - [3.3.7 What is Anti-Semitism?](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-3-7-what-is-anti-semitism.md)
  - [3.3.8 Anti-Semitic Stereotyping](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-3-8-anti-semitic-stereotyping.md)
  - [3.3.9 The Holocaust](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-3-9-the-holocaust.md)
  - [3.3.10 After the Holocaust](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-3-10-after-the-holocaust.md)
  - [3.3.11 Religious Fundamentalism](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-3-11-religious-fundamentalism.md)
  - [3.3.12 The Problem of Fundamentalism](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-3-12-the-problem-of-fundamentalism.md)
  - [3.3.13 Nationalism](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-3-13-nationalism.md)
  - [3.3.14 Nationalism & Extremism](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-3-14-nationalism-and-extremism.md)
  - [3.3.15 What is a Terrorist?](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-3-15-what-is-a-terrorist.md)
  - [3.3.16 Political & Religious Terrorism](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-3-16-political-and-religious-terrorism.md)
  - [3.3.17 Free Speech & Hate Speech](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-3-17-free-speech-and-hate-speech.md)
  - [3.3.18 Hate Speech](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-3-18-hate-speech.md)
  - [3.3.19 How do we Fight Extremism?](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-3-19-how-do-we-fight-extremism.md)
  - [3.3.20 How do we Fight Extremism? 2](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-3-20-how-do-we-fight-extremism-2.md)
- 3.4 Equality
  - [3.4.1 Introduction to Equality](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-4-1-introduction-to-equality.md)
  - [3.4.2 Is the UK an Equal Society?](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-4-2-is-the-uk-an-equal-society.md)
  - [3.4.3 Religion & Equality](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-4-3-religion-and-equality.md)
  - [3.4.4 Interpreting the Scripture](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-4-4-interpreting-the-scripture.md)
  - [3.4.5 Racism & Scripture](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-4-5-racism-and-scripture.md)
  - [3.4.6 Scripture Against Racism](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-4-6-scripture-against-racism.md)
  - [3.4.7 The Fight for Racial Equality](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-4-7-the-fight-for-racial-equality.md)
  - [3.4.8 Gender Equality & Scripture](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-4-8-gender-equality-and-scripture.md)
  - [3.4.9 Gender Equality; Women in Worship](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-4-9-gender-equality-women-in-worship.md)
  - [3.4.10 LGBTQ+ Matters](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-4-10-lgbtq-matters.md)
  - [3.4.11 The Fight for LGBTQ+ Equality](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-4-11-the-fight-for-lgbtq-equality.md)
  - [3.4.12 Disability Matters](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-4-12-disability-matters.md)
  - [3.4.13 The Fight for Disability Equality](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/3-4-13-the-fight-for-disability-equality.md)

### 4 Additional Concepts
- 4.1 Non-Religious People in the UK
  - [4.1.1 Statistics & Reasons](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/4-1-1-statistics-and-reasons.md)
  - [4.1.2 Main Tenets on Non-Religious People](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/4-1-2-main-tenets-on-non-religious-people.md)
  - [4.1.3 Allegations Against Religious People](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/4-1-3-allegations-against-religious-people.md)
- 4.2 Believing in God Oustide of Religion
  - [4.2.1 Non-Religious Believers & New Age](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/4-2-1-non-religious-believers-and-new-age.md)
  - [4.2.2 Stay-At-Home Christians](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/4-2-2-stay-at-home-christians.md)
  - [4.2.3 Agnosticism](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/ks3/religious-studies/religious-studies-ks3/4-2-3-agnosticism.md)
