Equality Flashcards
What is meant by the term equality?
The principle of everyone in society being treated equally regardless of who they are or what they believe in.
What is meant by the term prejudice?
A pre-judgement that someone has about someone else because of a characteristic they have
What is meant by the term discrimination?
When a person puts their prejudices into action, treating a person unfairly because of a characteristic they have
What is meant by the term racism?
Treating a person unfairly because of the racial group that they are part of
What is meant by the term sexism?
Treating a person unfairly because of their gender
Who was Elliot Rodger?
22 man who murdered 6 people (revenge for feeling he had been socially and sexually neglected by women)
Night before his crimes- released manifesto on YouTube explaining how/why he hated women and men who was successful w/ them
-shared plan to ‘slaughter them mercilessly
What does Genesis say about the role of women?
God created Eve as a subserviant helper for Adam
When did the Church of England allow women to become vicars?
1992
Why does the Catholic church not allow women to lead worship?
They believe men and women have diff. roles to play
-but are still equal
What did St Paul say about women being in church?
“Women should remain silent in the churches.”
What are the traditional Christian views towards women?
Women:
Can lead women and children in faith but not men
X political leaders, law enforcement, military
Should look after children and home
Must submit to husbands
Men:
Provide for family
Lead family in religion
Love their wives as themselves
What groups hold traditional views of women?
Evangelical groups
Catholic church
What are teachings that support more traditional views of women?
Timothy:
I am not giving you permission for a women to teach or to tell a man what to do
Genesis:
Eve made as subserviant helper for Adam
St Paul:
Women should remain silent in the churches.
Eve lead Adam astray- responsible for original sin
Jesus’ disciples were men
What are more modern Christian views towards women?
Have equal roles to men
-can do everything men can do
What Christian groups have more modern attitudes to women?
Quakers
Church of England
What teachings support modern attitudes towards women?
St Paul:
nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Jesus treated women equally throughout his life
Luke 7:35 to 8:50:
Forgave sinful women
Genesis 1:
Adam and Eve created at the same time
Council of Laodicea banned women priests in fourth century- existed before?
When were women over 30 allowed to vote in Britain?
1918
When did abortion become legal in the UK?
1967
When were women allowed to own their own property?
1870- The Married Women’s Property Act
What is meant by the term tolerance?
Accepting things that you don’t believe in
What is meant by the term multiculturalism?
A mix of different cultures (races and religions)
What are some biblical teachings against racism?
Galatians 3:28:
There is neither Jew nor Greek… For you all are one in Christ Jesus
James 2:4:
Have you not discriminated against yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?
What are Christian views to racism?
Every church is united against racism
What did the RC church say about discrimination?
Discrimination on grounds of sex, race, colour, social conditions, language or religion is incompatible with God’s design
What did The Churches Together say about racism in 1998?
Any attack on the dignity and human rights of any racial or religious group damages all of us
What are 2 examples of racist churches?
KKK
believe in white supremacy and that race is designed not an accident
DRC
no longer exist- was major part of South Africa during Apartheid (supported it)
What are some examples of Christians working against slavery?
What did they do?
Martin Luther King Junior
Fought for Civil Rights in 1950s America
WIlliam Wilberforce
Fought to abolish slavery in 19th century
Desmond Tutu
Social rights activist who had leading role in the ending of Apartheid in SA
What are some reasons for people having racist attitudes?
Media misrepresenting minorities
Lack of exposure to minority groups- can lead to misconceptions
Upbringing around adults with racist attitudes
Bad experiences with individuals who are part of a racial group
Fear of the unknown
Lack of education- believing negative stereotypes
How can society combat racism?
Educate children in schools
Work towards the integration of different racial groups into society
Challenge negative stereotypes that are perpetuated
Solve issues that minorities are often blamed for (e.g unemployment)
What are the different Christian attitudes to other religions?
Exclusivism
if a person can’t accept that Jesus died to atone for the sins of humanity, then they can’t reach God
(focuses on faith)
Evangelicals
Inclusivism
Christianity is the truth, but full salvation is accessible to other religious believers
(focuses on work)
Pluralism
there are many paths to God, all religions have ideas in common
Quakers
What bible teaching can be used to argue for exclusivism?
John 14:6:
I am the way and the truth and the light. No one comes to the Father except through me
What is evangelism?
The idea that it’s a Christian’s duty to spread the word of God and convert others
What are ecumenical Christians?
Christians who highlight the similarities between denominations instead of the differences
What are the Christian attitudes for forgiveness?
Gets rid of anger and bitterness and hatred
Helps both parties to heal- gives closure
We expect to be forgiven
Pleases God
Showing love (love thy neighbour)
What are the Christian attitudes against forgiveness?
It's only God's place to forgive sins Forgiveness should be conditional -needs to repent before being forgiven Some things are unforgivable Forgiveness is hard to do
What is Sacrament of Reconciliation?
Catholic church- confession
penance followed by absolution
What is meant by the term penance?
Repentance of sins (confessing)
What is meant by the term absolution?
Being forgiven on behalf on God
-formal release from guilt of sins
What is an example of a religious person not being able to forgive someone?
Julie Nicholson- couldn’t forgive suicide bombers who killed her daughter in 2005
What is an example of a religious person being able to forgive someone?
Gee Walker- forgave her son’s killers (racially provoked attack when he was 18)
What does the Lord’s Prayer say about forgiveness?
Why is it significant that this is in the Lord’s Prayer?
Forgive us this day for our sins, as we forgive the sins of others
Lord’s Prayer- integral part of Christianity- shows how integral forgiveness is
What does John 8:7 say about forgiveness?
Let you who is without sin cast the first stone
-Jesus stopped the stoning of an adulterous women
