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is the church?Thor’s realisation that Asgard is a people, not a place, provides students with the opportunity to grasp a similar understanding about the Christian church.
What makes us us?The apparent presence of the Doctor’s deceased companion Bill, really a replica with Bill’s memories downloaded into advanced computer hardware, prompts consideration of the nature of human consciousness.
What responsibility do the rich have for the poor?
The villain in Spider-Man Homecoming is forced into desperate measures by financial necessity. This lesson considers who (besides himself) should take responsibility for his situation.
Who is to blame for suffering in the world?
Students consider the impact that a suffering world has on some people’s reaction to God.
Why do some Christians believe violence is always wrong, even in times of war?
The principled stand of a conscientious objector who became an army medic helps students to consider different Christian perspectives on fighting in war.
Why do Christians regard prayer as something worth trusting in? 
One character’s absolute confidence in the Force prompts students to compare Jedi faith with Christian prayer.
In what circumstances might it be right to do the wrong thing?
This lesson thinks about the different values that shape the way different people make moral decisions, either accepting or rejecting established rules.
What evidence might lead someone to believe in God?
Sherlock’s deductions prompt students to consider what evidence might lead someone to believe in God.
How should I consider people who are different to me?
This lesson encourages students to consider the part played by prejudice in undermining such respect, and to understand the Christian basis for showing respect to others.
In what way does forgiveness benefit the forgiver?
Contrasting approaches to revenge and forgiveness lead students into considering a biblical perspective on forgiveness.
Does everybody have human rights?
The case of what legal privileges and protections should be extended to a foreign spy in America during the Cold War prompts students to consider the question of how widely human rights should be applied.
How do we determine whether claims for God’s existence are believable?
A creative method for identifying under-cover zombies prompts students to evaluate the usefulness of different arguments for believing in the existence of God.
How does Christian faith influence understanding of morality in wartime?
Debates about the morality of wartime actions that affect civilians prompt a lesson on Christian belief surrounding violence and war.
Can we believe myths to be true?
Different attitudes towards the myths and legends of the Star Wars universe help students to analyse Bible passages to determine the importance of Old Testament prophecy in understanding Jesus’ identity and nature.
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