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Contemporary Issues In Christianity Flashcards

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Genesis 9:6

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Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed, for God made man in his own image

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Exodus 21:24

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Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot

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Matthew 5: 39

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But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also

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Romans 13:1

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Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established.

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What is prejudice?

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It means to prejudge and is a negative towards people based solely on a group they belong

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What is discrimination?

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When people are treated unfairly by others because of prejudice.

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What is stereotyping?

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The assumption that a person shares all the characteristics of a group which assumed they belong in.

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What are the causes of people being prejudiced?

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  1. Ignorance/fear
  2. Scapegoating (blaming people or a group unfairly for wrongdoings or faults)
  3. Influences
  4. Media
  5. Experience
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What are some characteristics of discrimination?

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  1. An action
  2. Direct (name calling, bullying etc..)
  3. Indirect (less obvious e.g. not being picked for a job due to gender)
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What are the different types of prejudice and discrimination?

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  1. Race
  2. Religion
  3. Gender
  4. Disability
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What is the biblical teaching on discrimination?

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  1. “Love your neighbour as you love yourself.”
  2. Jesus didn’t discriminate
  3. Everyone is equal in the eyes of God.
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Matthew 22:39

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“Love your neighbour as you love yourself”

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What is the church teaching on prejudice and discrimination?

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CC: Strongly condemns discrimination against all people. Men and women forget they can’t be fully human without each other. (Gender)
Presbyterian: Treat disabled people equal. Become more socially inclusive.

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What is the biblical teaching for those in need?

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OT: Importance of caring for less fortunate than ourselves
-Jesus cared greatly for outcasts and sinners

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What is poverty?

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Being poor

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What is Absolute Poverty?

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Severe deprivation of basic human needs, such as food, water, health, shelter, education.

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What is relative poverty?

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People who lack the minimum income needed to maintain the average standard of living.

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What are the causes and characteristics of local & national poverty.

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-Low income
-High costs
-Debt
-Housing costs
-Homelessness
-Poor health and disability
-Family situation
-Lack of education

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Who is responsible for those in need in the UK?

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-Government
-Church
-Charities
-The individual

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What are the two types of global poverty?

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  1. Poverty as a result of nature
  2. Poverty due to actions of people
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What are the characteristics and causes of global poverty?

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-Weather
-Illness and disease
-Population growth
-Lack of education
-War
-Debt
-Landlessness
-Corruption
-Unfair trade

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What are the 2 types of Aid?

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  1. Emergency and short-term aid
  2. Long-term aid
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What are some organisations fighting poverty?

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Salvation Army, Trócaire, Christian Aid, St Vincent de paul

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What is trocaire?

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An overseas development agency from the Catholic Church in Ireland. It has 400 staff members and works in over 20 countries.

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What is the vision of trocaire?

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-Peoples dignity is ensured and rights respected
-Basic needs are met and resources shared
-People have control over their own lives

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What is the work of trocaire?

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They provide long term support to people in extreme poverty, helping them work their way out of poverty. Provides assistance to people in need in emergencies.

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What is fair trade?

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An organisation which offers consumers a powerful way to reduce poverty through their every day shopping.

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How does fair trade work?

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It cuts out some people from the process (such as middleman, broker, processor distributor) so more money can go back to the farmers.

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How can you as an individual campaign for justice?

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  1. Online campaigns
  2. Donate to charity
  3. Sponsor a child
  4. Buy fairtrade products
  5. Help in local charity shops
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What ways can a community organise fundraisers to campaign for justice?

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  1. Sponsored walks/runs/climbs
  2. Bake sales
  3. Clothing collections and quizzes

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