Synopsis
Following a visit to a children's hospice the group discuss why innocent children suffer.
- Programme: A Question of Faith
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2014
- Religious Education | Christianity | The existence of God and revelation | The problem of suffering and evil
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Add Notes
More clips from A Question of Faith
A Question of Faith
A Question of Faith
A compilation of five short films for GCSE Religious Studies where twelve students, made up of Christians, Muslims and non-believers, explore some big qu...
Afterlife | A Question of Faith
Afterlife | A Question of Faith
A visit to a Humanist funeral triggers debate about what happens after we die.
Afterlife discussion | A Question of Faith
Afterlife discussion | A Question of Faith
Students discuss questions of heaven, hell and if there is an afterlife.
Can good come out of suffering? Part 1 | A Question of Faith
Can good come out of suffering? Part 1 | A Question of Faith
The students visit children with extreme disabilities. They discuss their enjoyment of life and the children's a...
Can good come out of suffering? Part 2 | A Question of Faith
Can good come out of suffering? Part 2 | A Question of Faith
Students share their opinions about suffering and religion.
Humanist funeral | A Question of Faith
Humanist funeral | A Question of Faith
Students visit a Humanist funeral.
LGBT Church | A Question of Faith
LGBT Church | A Question of Faith
Students visit a Church that accepts LGBT people.
Marriage | A Question of Faith
Marriage | A Question of Faith
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
Students discuss their differing opinions on relationships, sex and marriage.
Muslim wedding | A Question of Faith
Muslim wedding | A Question of Faith
Students experience a Muslim wedding.
Pentecostal Church healing | A Question of Faith
Pentecostal Church healing | A Question of Faith
Students visit a Pentecostal Church where they do divine healing.
Religion and homosexuality | A Question of Faith
Religion and homosexuality | A Question of Faith
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
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
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
Students share their thoughts about religious revelations and how they function in different religions.
Sexuality | A Question of Faith
Sexuality | A Question of Faith
Taking part in a Christian church service for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, the group ask where religion stands when ...
More resources about Religious Education
1: The Real Man | Son of God
1: The Real Man | Son of God
Jeremy Bowen series using scientific and historical research to tell the story of Jesus of Nazareth. This episode focuses on his birth and early...
Hindu | Being...
Hindu | Being...
British Hindus across the faith celebrate life's big milestones, from birth and coming of age to marriage and the end of life.
4: Judaism | My Life, My Religion
4: Judaism | My Life, My Religion
What does it mean to be Jewish? 11-year-old Charlie explains his religion of Judaism, it's bat mitzvah year for 13-year-old Me-Me and 10-ye...
Jewish | Being...
Jewish | Being...
British Jews across the faith celebrate life's big milestones, from birth and coming of age to marriage and the end of life.
Muslim | Being...
Muslim | Being...
British Muslims from across the faith mark some of life's biggest moments from birth and coming of age to marriage and end of life.
A Question of Faith
A Question of Faith
A compilation of five short films for GCSE Religious Studies where twelve students, made up of Christians, Muslims and non-believers, explore some big qu...
1: The First Christianity | A History of Christianity
1: The First Christianity | A History of Christianity
Diarmaid MacCulloch reveals the origins of Christianity and asks if it can survive in our secular society. He shows how...
Christian | Being...
Christian | Being...
How British Christians from across the faith celebrate life's big milestones, from birth and coming of age to marriage and the end of life.
02: Creationism | Conspiracy Road Trip
02: Creationism | Conspiracy Road Trip
Comedian Andrew Maxwell takes five British creationists to the west coast of America to try to convince them that evolution rather tha...
Episode 3 | Pilgrimage with Simon Reeve
Episode 3 | Pilgrimage with Simon Reeve
Simon Reeve follows in the footsteps of pilgrims to Jerusalem. Starting in Istanbul, he travels across the Holy Land and reflects on ...
Muslim wedding | A Question of Faith
Muslim wedding | A Question of Faith
Students experience a Muslim wedding.
My Mate's a Muslim
My Mate's a Muslim
Rapper Krept and vlogger Rumena are fasting for Ramadan and challenge their non-Muslim friends to join in. Can their mates make it through the day without...
3: The Last Days | Son of God
3: The Last Days | Son of God
Jeremy Bowen series using scientific and historical research to tell the story of Jesus of Nazareth. Episode focuses on Jesus' death and resurr...
Birth rituals in Judaism | Being…
Birth rituals in Judaism | Being…
Circumcision is a large part of the rituals that follow birth in Judaism, followed by the naming ceremony.
Judaism: The Family | Belief File
Judaism: The Family | Belief File
Young Jewish Briton's explain and discuss the role of family in the Jewish faith.
Marriage | A Question of Faith
Marriage | A Question of Faith
On the theme of marriage, the group are guests at a Muslim wedding to explore the value of marriage.
The Miracle Maker (1999)
The Miracle Maker (1999)
Ralph Fiennes heads an all-star cast of an animated portrayal of the life of Jesus, told through the eyes of a child.
Episode 1 | Muslims Like Us
Episode 1 | Muslims Like Us
Ten British Muslims with contrasting world views move in together. They begin to explore how their faith impacts their lives.
Growing Up Jewish
Growing Up Jewish
Four young people on the cusp of adulthood prepare for one of the biggest nights of their lives - their Bar and Bat Mitzvah - balancing culture, religion a...
Big Zuu Goes to Mecca
Big Zuu Goes to Mecca
Chef and rapper Big Zuu makes a pilgrimage to Mecca on a personal spiritual journey to try and understand more about his faith and what it means to be ...