Is there a God? | KS4 Curriculum Bites

Duration: 6'05''

Synopsis

This film presents 12 perspectives from Christianity, Hinduism and Islam, as well as atheism and agnosticism, on the question of belief in God. Each statement is short and considered, and taken together the statements reflect diversity within and between the religions and perspectives presented. Contributors include Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Ben Elton, Professor Stephen Hawking and Dolly Parton.

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