RS Year 9 Exam Revision

RS Year 9 Exam Revision

1. Buddhism

   • Noble Eightfold path
     • If you follow this you are following the 'middle path' which is the perfect balance in life leading to enlightenment.
     • Right Speech
     • Right Thought
     • Right Action
     • Right Mindfulness
     • Right Understanding
     • Right Effort
     • Right Livelihood
     • Right Concentration
   • The Amazing 4
     • Dharma
       • The practice of Buddha's teachings.
     • Sangha
       • A Buddhist community.
     • Nirvana
       • State of perfect happiness.
     • Karma
       • What you have done in the past comes back to you later.
   • Four Noble Truths
     • 1. Suffering is always there.
     • 2. Suffering is caused by greed.
       • This brings suffering as things are always changing.
     • 3. Accept things always change (impermanence). Treat every moment as your last.
     • 4. Following the Eightfold Path brings Nirvana and peace.

2. Ethics

   • Utilitarianism
     • Do what is right for the greater good.
     • Human rights go out of the window, you base your decision on the method which keeps the most people happy.
   • Deontology
     • Always think about human rights.
     • Never do anything bad, even for a good outcome.
       • Never steal, lie or break promises.
   • Situation Ethics
     • Base your decision on the situation.
     • No set rules as every situation is different.
     • Try and be kind but you don't need to stick to human rights if the situation is bad.
   • Ethics are a set of morals or rules that you use and go by in life.

3. The Big 4

   • Forgiveness - Accepting that someone has done wrong and treating them the same as before they did wrong.
   • Justice - Giving fairness to someone who has not received it.
   • Fairness - Treating every living being equally and with as much respect.
   • Racism - Discrimination towards people of other ethics, race or colour just because they are different.

4. Media

   • Effects of the media.
     • Positive
       • Teaches about the environment.
       • Entertains us.
       • Allows us to communicate easily.
     • Negative
       • Encourages violence.
       • Allows humiliation of others.
       • Wastes time which could be spent learning.
   • Effects of media on religion.
     • Positive
       • Teaches you about diversity and different religions.
         • Allows you to understand and respect others.
     • Negative
       • For entertainment religions are sometimes mocked.
       • News gives negative views to society.