Christianity 1 ~ Prejudice And Equality Flashcards

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What does prejudice mean?

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Judging before knowing the facts

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What are the two most serious forms of prejudice?

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~ Racism

~ Sexism

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What is racial discrimination?

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When people are prejudice to people due to their skin colour and ethnicity

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What are some examples in history of racial discrimination?

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~ 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

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What are the names of some individuals who have fought against racism?

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~ Nelson Mandela
~ Trevor Huddleston
~ Martin Luther King

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What are some bible quotes to go against racism?

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~ ‘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’

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What is sex discrimination?

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When people are prejudice to others because of their gender

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In what year was the Sex Discrimination Act passed?

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1975

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Why were 40% of the workforce women by the 1960s?

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~ Two world wars

~ Inflation

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What churches have always treated women equal to men?

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~ The Salvation Army

~ United Reformed Church

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In which churches aren’t women allowed to be priests?

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~ The Roman Catholic Church
~ Eastern Orthodox Church
They see women as not inferior but different to men

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Why do the Roman Catholic & Eastern Orthodox churches not allow women to be priests?

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Because when the priest celebrates the Eucharist he represents Christ so it is disrespectful for a woman to take on this role

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What is a sexist teaching from the Old Testament?

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That a man can divorce his wife but there is no mention of her divorcing him

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What could Christians do to help fight sexism?

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~ Join an organisation that campaigns for equality

~ Bring up their children to share their views on equality

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What are some bible quotes about sexism?

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’ 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’

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16
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What is evangelism?

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The belief that Christianity is the only true religion and other religions are wrong

17
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Who are Protestants?

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A group of Christians who do not believe in the authority of the pope

18
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What is ecumenism?

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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

19
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Who are missionaries?

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People who travel to other countries to help other people and teach them about Christianity

20
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Who are Catholics?

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The oldest group of Christians founded by Jesus Christ. Peter was its first leader and then its first pope

21
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Where is Taize?

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A centre in France where Christians from different denominations meet together

22
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What is a bible quote to support evangelism?

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‘Go and make disciples of all nations and teach them to obey everything I have commanded you’

23
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Why may Christians persuade others to become Christians?

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They may believe that only by becoming Christian can people have a chance of reaching heaven

24
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What is the main purpose of missionaries today?

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To help people in developing countries by following the example of Jesus

25
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What year were women first ordained in the Church of England?

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1994

26
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Who was Trevor Huddleston?

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A British priest who went to South Africa and worked to improve the lives of the poor

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What did Trevor Huddleston do?

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~ Spoke out against Apartheid (laws segregating blacks and whites)
~ Organised free school meals
~ Organised sport, food and music boycotts

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What are some bible teachings on equality?

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~ “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”

29
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Why may people be racist?

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~ They may have been brought up in that way or influenced by it
~ Lack of education and understand

30
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What are some examples of sexism today?

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~ Women overlooked for jobs despite being qualified and experienced
~ Men being better drivers
~ Men refused a job as a nurse

31
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Who are conservatives?

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People who believe in all key ideas of their religion

32
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Who are liberals?

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People who believe that the principles expressed in the bible are absolutely true but it has to be understood in the light of circumstances

33
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Who are quakers?

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Also known as ‘The Religious Society of Friends’. A christian based group following liberal views.

34
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What is the law on racism?

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~ It’s illegal to stir racial hatred with abusive language or threats
~ It’s illegal to refuse someone a job on their race

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Where in the bible are women and men seen as important?

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~ Jesus showed himself to women first after the resurrection

~ All the disciples were men e.g Matthew, Mark & Luke

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Explain how Christians might respond to racism

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~ 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’

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‘Women should not be leaders in the Church’

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+ 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