C6 - Religion and Social Action Flashcards
What is love? [2]
it’s a profound and selfless commitment to care for, support, and prioritise the well-being of others
Why is love essential? [3]
- fosters connection
- fosters compassion
- fosters understanding
What is agape? [2]
unconditional love that is selfless and compassionate, as taught by Jesus in the Gospels.
What are the 2 greatest commandments? [2]
- “Love the Lord your God with all your heart soul, and mind”
- “Love your neighbour as yourself”
How can we serve others? [2]
- helping or caring for others
- through personal commitment of time, effort, and resources.
What are examples of agape in the Bible? [4]
- Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross
- wash disciples feet
- Jesus healing others
- Good samaritan
What does it mean to serve? [3]
- to selflessly help others
- to prioritise their needs over our own
- to act with humility, compassion and willingness
What is a masochist? [1]
finds pleasure in someone else’s pain
What is humanity? [2]
being Stewards of the Earth for God
What do Christians believe about the Earth? [3]
- that it belongs to God
- that they’re the caretakers
- they need to protect it and use its resources wisely
What is Stewardship? [2]
the responsibility of managing and caring for the Earth and its resources on behalf of God.
Where are the greatest commandments found in the Bible? [1]
Matthew 22: 37-39
What does to love our neighbour look like? [5]
- treating others with the same care, kindness and respect we would want
- sharing what we have with those in need
- offering forgiveness when mistakes are made
- listening and valuing other experiences
- standing up for justice
How can Christians act as Stewards? [3]
- recycling
- reducing energy use
- joining environmental campaigns
How does God creating the Earth support Stewardship? [2]
- gives Christians a reason to see the Earth as sacred and worth protecting.
Where in the Bible does it talk about the Christian belief of the Earth belonging to God? [1]
Psalm 24:1
What is creation? [2]
- the belief that God made everything in the universe
- highlights the divine origin of the Earth and all living beings.
What is resposibility in this context? [2]
- the obligation of humanity to protect and preserve the environment.
What is poverty? [1]
- when individuals or communities lack resources to meet their basic needs
What are relief organisations? [2]
- groups dedicated to providing assistance to those in need, especially in times of crisis or hardship.
What is Tearfund and what do they do? [3]
- a Christian charity
- works to reduce poverty
- works to promote justice in communities worldwide.
What is Caritas and what do they do? [3]
- a global network of Catholic organisations
- they provide emergency assistance, development programmes, and social services to those in need.
What is Christian Aid, what do they do and how? [3]
- an organisation
- focuses on helping communities worldwide overcome poverty and social injustice
- through development work and emergency response.
What is missionary activity, what do they do and how? [3]
- efforts by individuals or groups
- to spread the Christian faith
- accompanied by acts of service and charity.
Which verse speaks to humanity’s responsibility and Stewardship of the environment? [1]
Genesis 2:15
What are spiritual needs? [2]
- emotional and psychological aspects of a person’s well-being
- includes the need for hope, faith, and community support.
What is charity work? [2]
- organised efforts to help those in need
- driven by compassion and the desire to improve the lives of others
Which verse encourages acts of charity? [1]
2 Corinthians 9:7
What are some Stewardship strengths? [3]
- it obeys the teachings in the Bible
- encourages action and care for the planet
- inspires individuals and groups to engage in environmental care
What are some Stewardship weaknesses? [3]
- people have different views and ways of doing it
- requires long term commitment which can be challenging
- communities might not have the resources or education to address environmental issues
