Teacher Assessment Tick list Feedback: Religion & Morality

a) Examine the arguments of scholars concerning the view that religion and morality are linked. (21 marks)

You have:

Explained that all religions include moral teaching and religious believers are expected by scripture, fellow believers and society to behave in a moral way.

Outlined the key points concerning whether or not religion and morality are linked and therefore whether morality points to God.

Outlined Plato’s Euthyphro Dilemma. Described Aquinas’ observations about the link between religion and

morality. Outlined Kant’s indirect contribution to the link between religion and

morality. Outlined the contribution of J.H. Newman and H.P. Owen. Conclusion: regardless of belief secular society has high

expectations of religion and religious leaders.

(b) Comment critically on the view that religion and morality are independent. (9 marks)You have:

Outlined at least 4 arguments to suggest that religion and morality are not linked.

Concluded your own view on the balance of argument and evidence. You should also have used a quote from a scholar such as Bertrand Russell to support your view.