Christianity 2 ~ Poverty And Wealth Flashcards
Which hemisphere of the world is generally more wealthy?
Northern
What is the definition of the word poverty?
A lack of the basic needs to live healthily because you’re unable to afford them
“Do not ill treat…
…an alien or oppress him”
“Blessed are you who…
…are poor”
What does agape mean?
Unconditional love
What are 2 Christian charities that help the poor?
Salvation Army, Christian aid
“You cannot serve both…
…God and money”
“The love of money…
…is the root of all evil”
What are 2 examples of moral jobs?
Teacher, doctor
What are 2 examples of immoral jobs?
Drug dealer, prostitute
What does immoral occupation mean?
Jobs that are not considered to be behaving in the correct way to earn a living
What does moral occupation mean?
Jobs considered to be the right and correct way to earn a living
What are 2 causes of poverty?
~ Greed of people in the developed world who are unwilling to change the way they live
~ Natural disasters which can cause destruction to homes
“He who gives to the poor…
…will lack nothing, but he who closes his eyes to them will receive many curses”
Who are the Salvation Army?
A christian organisation well known for their work for poor and homeless people in the UK
What do the Salvation Army do?
~ Provide shelters and hostels for homeless people
~ Run a large missing persons network
~ Provide care for the elderly in sheltered accommodation and nursing homes
~ Provide children’s homes
What do the Church of England think of poverty?
They believe Christians have a duty to defend the weak and poor by standing up against injustices and causes of poverty
What do the Roman Catholic Church think of poverty?
They believe you should treat everyone like Jesus did because those who help the poor will be rewarded. Developed nations have a duty to help developing ones
What is CAFOD?
The Catholic Agency For Overseas Development
What is wealth?
Owning things which add value to our life, not necessarily all about money
What are Christian views on wealth?
~ The wealth we have is from God
~ Christians are stewards, including with wealth
~ Wealth is not required as wrong but what you do with it is important and it should be used wisely
~ They are against using money in ways that are morally wrong, like buying drugs
~ Gambling is not wrong unless you become addicted
Why may Christian’s choose not to have a immoral occupation?
~ Because Christians believe they have a responsibility to care for one another so would not have a job which exploits people
~ “Don’t you know that you yourself are God’s temple”
What is a bible quote about moral occupations and about immoral occupations?
+ “Blessed are the peacemakers”
- “You shall not commit adultery
Why may Christian’s choose to not work on a Sunday?
~ In Genesis God rested on the 7th day of creation
~ He was believed to have resurrected on a Sunday
