Good vs Evil Religious Stories
Exploring Jewish and Hindu Stories Year 4 Religious Education 30 minutes
Good or Evil?
Helping someone who is being treated unfairly Stealing something that isn't yours Standing up for your beliefs Hurting others to gain power
What Makes a Good Story?
Stories teach us important lessons They help us understand right from wrong Religious stories are special to believers They show how good can overcome evil
The Story of Hanukkah
Jewish people were treated unfairly King Antiochus tried to stop Jewish worship The Maccabees fought for their beliefs Miracle of oil lasting 8 days
Good vs Evil in Hanukkah
{"left":"The Maccabees showed bravery\nThey had faith in their beliefs\nThey stood up for what was right\nThey protected their religion","right":"King Antiochus was cruel\nHe forced people to give up their faith\nHe destroyed the temple\nHe showed no respect for others"}
The Story of Rama and Sita
Rama is kind and fair Ravana is greedy and steals Sita Hanuman helps rescue Sita Good defeats evil and peace returns
Good vs Evil in Rama and Sita
{"left":"Rama shows kindness and fairness\nSita is loyal and brave\nHanuman is helpful and strong\nThey work together for good","right":"Ravana is greedy and selfish\nHe steals what isn't his\nHe uses his power to hurt others\nHe thinks only of himself"}
Story Map Activity
Choose one story: Hanukkah OR Rama and Sita Draw the beginning, middle, and end Label what was GOOD in each part Label what was EVIL in each part
What Do These Stories Teach Us?
Why are these stories important to believers? What lessons can we learn for our own lives? How does good overcome evil in both stories? What makes someone choose to be good?
Our Learning Today
'These stories teach us that good is stronger than evil when people are brave, kind, and work together.'