6 - current issues and religions response Flashcards
1
Q
the church is a defender of life
A
- ‘human life is sacred because from the beginning it involves the creative action of God and it remains forever in a special relationship with the creator, who is its sole end’
- ‘thou shall not kill’ - exodus 21:13
- clear instructions with no exceptions
2
Q
the fifth commandment
A
- ‘thou shall not kill’ requires people to care for human life
- human life is sacred from the moment of conception because they have been created in the image and likeness of God
- necessities of life must be provided
- attention must be given to those in need
- people need to be protected from injury
3
Q
what is slavery
A
- the condition of a person over whom any or all of the powers attaching to the right of ownership are exercised, including where such a condition results from a debt or contract made by the person
4
Q
what are the types of slavery
A
- control of movement / physical environment / physiological control
- measures taken to prevent or deter escape
- force / threat of force
- coercion or deception
- control of sexuality
- forced labour
- subjection to cruel treatment or abuse
5
Q
what is human trafficking
A
- the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of a person for the purpose of exploiting that person through slavery, forced labour, sexual servitude, debt bondage, organ removal or other forms of exploitation
- moved by use of threats, force, coercion, deception
6
Q
what is forced labour
A
- the condition of a person who provides labour or services (other than sexual services) and who, because of the use of force or threats:
- is not free to cease providing labour or services
- is not free to leave where the person provinces labour or services
7
Q
what is forced marriage
A
- where a marriage is entered into without the full and free consent of one or both parties, as a result of physical or psychological pressure or abuse
8
Q
what is caritas’ mission
A
- to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, educate the young, welcome refugees, and care for the sick and the vulnerable
9
Q
what are the catholic social teachings
A
- solidarity, subsidiarity, stewardship, the common good, human dignity, preferential option for the poor and participation
10
Q
what is human dignity
A
- the quality of being worthy of respect or self esteem: we don’t inherit worth
- everyone is treated with respect and fairness regardless of gender, age, race, nationality, religion or economic status
- this must be upheld and never compromised, if it is it is a clear example of injustice
11
Q
explain the religious belief that life is sacred
A
- human life is sacred, it originates from and is sustained by the creator of all life
- God is life: life that has no beginning and no end
- people are called to reflect God by respecting human life
12
Q
the church is a defender of life
A
- ‘human life is sacred because from the beginning it involves the creative action of God and it remains forever in a special relationship with the creator, who is its sole end’
- ‘thou shall not kill’ - exodus 21:13
- clear instructions with no exceptions
13
Q
the fifth commandment
A
- ‘thou shall not kill’ requires people to care for human life
- human life is sacred from the moment of conception because they have been created in the image and likeness of God
- necessities of life must be provided
- attention must be given to those in need
- people need to be protected from injury
14
Q
what is slavery
A
- the condition of a person over whom any or all of the powers attaching to the right of ownership are exercised, including where such a condition results from a debt or contract made by the person
15
Q
what are the types of slavery
A
- control of movement / physical environment / physiological control
- measures taken to prevent or deter escape
- force / threat of force
- coercion or deception
- control of sexuality
- forced labour
- subjection to cruel treatment or abuse
