C6 - Religion and Social Action

Question 1

What is love? [2]

Answer 1

it’s a profound and selfless commitment to care for, support, and prioritise the well-being of others

Question 2

Why is love essential? [3]

Answer 2

• fosters connection
• fosters compassion
• fosters understanding

Question 3

What is agape? [2]

Answer 3

unconditional love that is selfless and compassionate, as taught by Jesus in the Gospels.

Question 4

What are the 2 greatest commandments? [2]

Answer 4

• “Love the Lord your God with all your heart soul, and mind”
• “Love your neighbour as yourself”

Question 5

How can we serve others? [2]

Answer 5

• helping or caring for others
• through personal commitment of time, effort, and resources.

Question 6

What are examples of agape in the Bible? [4]

Answer 6

• Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross
• wash disciples feet
• Jesus healing others
• Good samaritan

Question 7

What does it mean to serve? [3]

Answer 7

• to selflessly help others
• to prioritise their needs over our own
• to act with humility, compassion and willingness

Question 8

What is a masochist? [1]

Answer 8

finds pleasure in someone else’s pain

Question 9

What is humanity? [2]

Answer 9

being Stewards of the Earth for God

Question 10

What do Christians believe about the Earth? [3]

Answer 10

• that it belongs to God
• that they’re the caretakers
• they need to protect it and use its resources wisely

Question 11

What is Stewardship? [2]

Answer 11

the responsibility of managing and caring for the Earth and its resources on behalf of God.

Question 12

Where are the greatest commandments found in the Bible? [1]

Answer 12

Matthew 22: 37-39

Question 13

What does to love our neighbour look like? [5]

Answer 13

• 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

Question 14

How can Christians act as Stewards? [3]

Answer 14

• recycling
• reducing energy use
• joining environmental campaigns

Question 15

How does God creating the Earth support Stewardship? [2]

Answer 15

• gives Christians a reason to see the Earth as sacred and worth protecting.

Question 16

Where in the Bible does it talk about the Christian belief of the Earth belonging to God? [1]

Answer 16

Psalm 24:1

Question 17

What is creation? [2]

Answer 17

• the belief that God made everything in the universe
• highlights the divine origin of the Earth and all living beings.

Question 18

What is resposibility in this context? [2]

Answer 18

• the obligation of humanity to protect and preserve the environment.

Question 19

What is poverty? [1]

Answer 19

• when individuals or communities lack resources to meet their basic needs

Question 20

What are relief organisations? [2]

Answer 20

• groups dedicated to providing assistance to those in need, especially in times of crisis or hardship.

Question 21

What is Tearfund and what do they do? [3]

Answer 21

• a Christian charity
• works to reduce poverty
• works to promote justice in communities worldwide.

Question 22

What is Caritas and what do they do? [3]

Answer 22

• a global network of Catholic organisations
• they provide emergency assistance, development programmes, and social services to those in need.

Question 23

What is Christian Aid, what do they do and how? [3]

Answer 23

• an organisation
• focuses on helping communities worldwide overcome poverty and social injustice
• through development work and emergency response.

Question 24

What is missionary activity, what do they do and how? [3]

Answer 24

• efforts by individuals or groups
• to spread the Christian faith
• accompanied by acts of service and charity.

Question 25

Which verse speaks to humanity’s responsibility and Stewardship of the environment? [1]

Answer 25

Genesis 2:15

Question 26

What are spiritual needs? [2]

Answer 26

• emotional and psychological aspects of a person’s well-being
• includes the need for hope, faith, and community support.

Question 27

What is charity work? [2]

Answer 27

• organised efforts to help those in need
• driven by compassion and the desire to improve the lives of others

Question 28

Which verse encourages acts of charity? [1]

Answer 28

2 Corinthians 9:7

Question 29

What are some Stewardship strengths? [3]

Answer 29

• it obeys the teachings in the Bible
• encourages action and care for the planet
• inspires individuals and groups to engage in environmental care

Question 30

What are some Stewardship weaknesses? [3]

Answer 30

• 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