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C5 - Religion and Social Action Flashcards

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What is charity?

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Giving help to those in need.

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How has charity typically been seen for Christians?

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As a virtue and a demonstration of love.

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What is social action?

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People coming together to tackle an issue, support other people, or improve living conditions. It involves people giving their time and other resources for the common good, in a range of forms - from volunteering to community-owned services, and peer networks to community organising.

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What is the Greatest Commandment?

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Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind.
and
Love your neighbor as yourself.

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Which Latin term is translated to give the Christian understanding of charity?

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Caritas.

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What is Matthew 7:12?

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So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.

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What is Proverbs 19:17?

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Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done.

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What is 1 John 3:17?

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If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?

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When was Christian Aid founded?

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1945.

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Who founded Christian Aid?

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Churches in Britain and Ireland.

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What are Christian Aid’s Christian beliefs and values?

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Equality, dignity, justice, love.

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How is Christian Aid a good example of the Christian principle of charity?

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They do not discriminate with their charity and show love for everyone they treat. They are a long-lasting organization which shows consistency and a willingness to do what is right for as long as they need.

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When was Tearfund created?

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1968.

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Why was Tearfund created?

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To care for the poor and turn people’s compassion into action.

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What is Tearfund’s full name?

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Evangelical Alliance Relief Fund Committee.

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What are Tearfund’s Christian beliefs and values?

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Honest, servant-hearted, compassionate, brave, and Christ-centered. They want to follow Jesus’ example.

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How is Tearfund a good example of the Christian principle of charity?

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They are very intentional in reaching poverty and have many different ways for people to help (through prayer and education) even if they can’t donate.

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How was CAFOD formed?

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In 1960, a group of women gathered together to raise money for a mother-and-baby clinic in Dominica and two years later were officially registered as a charity. They asked families to only make one cheap meal for their family and give the money they saved to Dominica.

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What is the full name for CAFOD?

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Catholic Agency for Overseas Development.

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What are CAFOD’s Christian beliefs and values?

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Dignity, solidarity, compassion, hope, stewardship, sustainability, and partnership.

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How is CAFOD a good example of the Christian principle of charity?

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They work in many different countries around the world and do disaster relief but also long-term work in countries to really show God’s love.

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What was SEND Organization’s original name?

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Far Eastern Gospel Crusade.

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When was the Far Eastern Gospel Crusade formed?

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Shortly after WW2.

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When did SEND become SEND?

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1981.

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Why was SEND founded?

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Enlisted soldiers wanted to bring the gospel to the Philippines and Japan.

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What are SEND’s Christian beliefs and values?

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Intentional discipleship, unity in diversity, courageous innovation, and lasting impact.

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Why is SEND International a good example of the Christian principle of charity?

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They are diligent in their work of reaching the nations and meeting people’s needs, physically and spiritually.

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What is tithing?

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A custom dating back to Old Testament times and adopted by the Christian Church whereby lay people contributed a 10th of their income for religious purposes, often under ecclesiastical or legal obligation.

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What are 3 teachings on giving to those in need?

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Love your neighbor.
The Golden Rule.
Jesus’ conversation with the Rich man.

30
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Is personal giving just about money?

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No.

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What are other ways Christians can give that doesn’t involve money?

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Giving time or skills to those in need.

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Why might some believe that tithing is a law for Christians as well?

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It is found in the Bible.

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Why might some believe that tithing is not a law for Christians today?

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It is part of the Old Law and therefore not a requirement for Christians today.

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