A Question of Faith

Duration: 59'17''

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Synopsis

A compilation of five short films for GCSE Religious Studies where twelve students, made up of Christians, Muslims and non-believers, explore some big questions of faith.

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A visit to a Humanist funeral triggers debate about what happens after we die.

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Students discuss questions of heaven, hell and if there is an afterlife.

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Can good come out of suffering? Part 2 | A Question of Faith

Can good come out of suffering? Part 2 | A Question of Faith

BBC Two | 2014 | 4'15''

Students share their opinions about suffering and religion.

Humanist funeral | A Question of Faith

Humanist funeral | A Question of Faith

BBC Two | 2014 | 4'16''

Students visit a Humanist funeral.

LGBT Church | A Question of Faith

LGBT Church | A Question of Faith

BBC Two | 2014 | 5'02''

Students visit a Church that accepts LGBT people.

Marriage | A Question of Faith

Marriage | A Question of Faith

BBC Two | 2014 | 11'38''

On the theme of marriage, the group are guests at a Muslim wedding to explore the value of marriage.

Marriage discussion | A Question of Faith

Marriage discussion | A Question of Faith

BBC Two | 2014 | 4'45''

Students discuss their differing opinions on relationships, sex and marriage.

Muslim wedding | A Question of Faith

Muslim wedding | A Question of Faith

BBC Two | 2014 | 5'03''

Students experience a Muslim wedding.

Pentecostal Church healing | A Question of Faith

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BBC Two | 2014 | 5'29''

Students visit a Pentecostal Church where they do divine healing.

Religion and homosexuality | A Question of Faith

Religion and homosexuality | A Question of Faith

BBC Two | 2014 | 4'05''

Students discuss their religious beliefs about homosexuality.

Religious beliefs about life after death | A Question of Faith

Religious beliefs about life after death | A Question of Faith

BBC Two | 2014 | 11'45''

After visiting a humanist funeral, a group of young people discuss their varied beliefs about the afterlife.

Revelation | A Question of Faith

Revelation | A Question of Faith

BBC Two | 2014 | 11'45''

The group takes part in a Christian healing service and questions if god can heal today.

Revelation discussion | A Question of Faith

Revelation discussion | A Question of Faith

BBC Two | 2014 | 1'51''

Students share their thoughts about religious revelations and how they function in different religions.

Sexuality | A Question of Faith

Sexuality | A Question of Faith

BBC Two | 2014 | 11'31''

Taking part in a Christian church service for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, the group ask where religion stands when ...

Suffering | A Question of Faith

Suffering | A Question of Faith

BBC Two | 2014 | 11'28''

Following a visit to a children's hospice the group discuss why innocent children suffer.

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