Christianity 1 ~ Prejudice And Equality Flashcards
What does prejudice mean?
Judging before knowing the facts
What are the two most serious forms of prejudice?
~ Racism
~ Sexism
What is racial discrimination?
When people are prejudice to people due to their skin colour and ethnicity
What are some examples in history of racial discrimination?
~ The slave trade (where black people weren’t believed to be completely human)
~ Colonialism (European ways were seen as better than ways of people in other countries)
~ Holocaust
What are the names of some individuals who have fought against racism?
~ Nelson Mandela
~ Trevor Huddleston
~ Martin Luther King
What are some bible quotes to go against racism?
~ ‘There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Jesus Christ’
~ ‘God made man in his own image’
~ ‘Love thy neighbour’
What is sex discrimination?
When people are prejudice to others because of their gender
In what year was the Sex Discrimination Act passed?
1975
Why were 40% of the workforce women by the 1960s?
~ Two world wars
~ Inflation
What churches have always treated women equal to men?
~ The Salvation Army
~ United Reformed Church
In which churches aren’t women allowed to be priests?
~ The Roman Catholic Church
~ Eastern Orthodox Church
They see women as not inferior but different to men
Why do the Roman Catholic & Eastern Orthodox churches not allow women to be priests?
Because when the priest celebrates the Eucharist he represents Christ so it is disrespectful for a woman to take on this role
What is a sexist teaching from the Old Testament?
That a man can divorce his wife but there is no mention of her divorcing him
What could Christians do to help fight sexism?
~ Join an organisation that campaigns for equality
~ Bring up their children to share their views on equality
What are some bible quotes about sexism?
’ Each of the two sexes is an image of the power and tenderness of God, with equal dignity though in a different way’
‘I do not permit a woman to teach, or have authority over a man; she must be silent’
What is evangelism?
The belief that Christianity is the only true religion and other religions are wrong
Who are Protestants?
A group of Christians who do not believe in the authority of the pope
What is ecumenism?
Believing all Christian groups and other religions are equally valid ways to approach God. They encourage all to worship and work together e.g. Taize in France
Who are missionaries?
People who travel to other countries to help other people and teach them about Christianity
Who are Catholics?
The oldest group of Christians founded by Jesus Christ. Peter was its first leader and then its first pope
Where is Taize?
A centre in France where Christians from different denominations meet together
What is a bible quote to support evangelism?
‘Go and make disciples of all nations and teach them to obey everything I have commanded you’
Why may Christians persuade others to become Christians?
They may believe that only by becoming Christian can people have a chance of reaching heaven
What is the main purpose of missionaries today?
To help people in developing countries by following the example of Jesus
What year were women first ordained in the Church of England?
1994
Who was Trevor Huddleston?
A British priest who went to South Africa and worked to improve the lives of the poor
What did Trevor Huddleston do?
~ Spoke out against Apartheid (laws segregating blacks and whites)
~ Organised free school meals
~ Organised sport, food and music boycotts
What are some bible teachings on equality?
~ “If you show favouritism, you sin”
~ “There is neither Jew nor Greek, Slave nor free, man nor woman, for all are one in Jesus Christ”
Why may people be racist?
~ They may have been brought up in that way or influenced by it
~ Lack of education and understand
What are some examples of sexism today?
~ Women overlooked for jobs despite being qualified and experienced
~ Men being better drivers
~ Men refused a job as a nurse
Who are conservatives?
People who believe in all key ideas of their religion
Who are liberals?
People who believe that the principles expressed in the bible are absolutely true but it has to be understood in the light of circumstances
Who are quakers?
Also known as ‘The Religious Society of Friends’. A christian based group following liberal views.
What is the law on racism?
~ It’s illegal to stir racial hatred with abusive language or threats
~ It’s illegal to refuse someone a job on their race
Where in the bible are women and men seen as important?
~ Jesus showed himself to women first after the resurrection
~ All the disciples were men e.g Matthew, Mark & Luke
Explain how Christians might respond to racism
~ Work to end it by protesting, because everyone should be equal
~ Speak out against it to raise awareness, e.g. following the example of Trevor Huddleston who spoke out against apartheid
~ Pray to God so that he’ll guide them on what to do to end racism because ‘with God everything is possible’
‘Women should not be leaders in the Church’
+ Some Christians (Roman Catholic + Eastern Orthodox) believe during Mass the priest represents Jesus, so it would be disrespectful for a woman to take this role.
- “There is neither Jew nor Greek, Slave nor Free, Man nor Woman, for all are one in Jesus Christ” teaches men and women are equal so either could be leaders
+ All the disciples were men, which means Jesus set the role of leadership as men
- Women played an important role in the bible as they were the first to see Jesus after his resurrection
