Does Christianity Tackle Social Issues More Effectively Than Marxism?

Question 1

Social issues include poverty, low ? of literary and numeracy, poor physical and mental health and well-being, hunger, child abuse, child labour, human ?, modern-day slavery, alcoholism and drug ?

Answer 1

Rates.
Trafficking.
Abuse.

Question 2

It can be argued that there’s, as ? believes, a struggle at the centre of life.

Answer 2

Marx.

Question 3

Marx claimed that, through ?, many social problems would lead to a ?, classless society. Many today would argue that ? was unable to respond effectively to suffering and poverty in society.

Answer 3

Revolution.
Socialist.
Communism.

Question 4

Christianity may be of more practical help for people struggling with ? and oppression. Suffering can’t be removed from life and people need something to help them respond to this ?

Answer 4

Unhappiness.

Suffering.

Question 5

Christianity can provide hope and ? by teaching that God loves you and is there for you during difficult times, offering insights into the human experience and providing ? strength to help people live with suffering.

Answer 5

Solace.

Spiritual.

Question 6

For some Christians, the belief in eventual salvation in ? is a comfort.

Answer 6

Heaven.

Question 7

Performing charitable acts, out of love and concern for the ? and the ?, is a ? of the Kingdom of God.

Answer 7

Alienated.
Oppressed.
Manifestation.

Question 8

Marx once said that religion was “the ? of the people”, which means it helps to maintain the ? ? and limits people’s desire for ? change.

Answer 8

Opiate.
Status quo.
Revolutionary.