Equality Flashcards
What does Jesus say in Matthew in support of evangelism?
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations”
He also gave the disciples to speak in other tongues which suggests you should preach to people of all nationalities
What does Jesus say in John 14 which suggests Christianity is the only way to Heaven?
“No one comes to the Father except through me”
What does it say in Mark 12 on why you should love everybody?
“Love your neighbour as yourself”
Why do Christians believe all humans are special?
They were all made in ‘the image of God’ (they have a soul)
What quote can you use from the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats?
Why can this be used in favour of treating non-Christians the same as you would a Christian?
“If you did it for the least of your brothers, you did it for me” Matthew 25
It doesn’t specify that you should help only Christians
What did St. Paul say on Christian attitudes towards other religions?
“There is neither Jew nor Gentile… for you are all one in Christ Jesus” Galatians 3:28
Who was Roger Schutz?
He set up Taize, which is a ecumenical gathering where different Christian religions can meet and focus on their similarities rather than their differences
What did St. Teresa of Calcutta say on other religions?
“If a person is Muslim then I help him to die a good Muslim”
What does the RCC say on discrimination?
“Discrimination of any form… must be eradicated as it is incompatible with God’s design”
What is said in the Acts of the Apostles to suggest God does not prefer Christians to other humans?
“God does not show favouritism” - Acts 10
What does Jesus say on forgiving your brother even if he sins against you multiple times?
“Even if he sins against you seven times in a day… you must forgive him” - Luke 17:4
When Peter asked Jesus if he should forgive his brother up to seven times, how did Jesus reply?
“I tell you, not seven times but seventy-Seven times!” Matthew 18:22
Why do Christians believe they should forgive their oppressors?
Jesus said “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” (Matthew 5:44)
What does the Lord’s Prayer say on forgiveness?
“Forgive is our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us”
What did Jesus say on the cross about forgiveness?
“Father, forgive them they know not what they do”
What happened with Antony Walker’s mother?
She forgave the racists who murdered her son. This helped her release her angry, bitter feelings and followed the Christian teachings.
Who is Julie Nicholson?
A vicar whose daughter was killed in the 7/7 bombings. She could not forgive the bombers and so resigned from her parish.
What quote in the Woman Caught in Adultery suggests you should only forgive once?
“Go and sin no more”
What did C. S. Lewis say on forgiveness?
“Everyone thinks forgiveness is a lovely idea until he has something to forgive”
What is Coventry Cathedral?
A cathedral that was destroyed in WW2 and is now a centre of reconciliation
Why are all humans equal?
They all have a soul and were made ‘in the image of God”
Why should Christians love everyone? (Mark)
“Love your neighbour as yourself” Mark 12
What is the Golden Rule?
“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”
What does Galatians 3:28 state?
“There is neither Jew nor Gentile, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus”
What parable is against racism?
The Good Samaritan
What happens in Matthew 8:10?
What does this reject?
“I have not seen faith like this even in Israel”
Racism
What does the RCC say on equality?
“Discrimination of any form… must be eradicated as incompatible with God’s design”
Who might inspire a Christian to fight for equality?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Desmond Tutu
Why do Christians believe God loves everyone equally?
He’s omnibenevolent
“God does not show favouritism” - Acts 10
Why may some Christians believe black people are lesser?
There is a story in Genesis where Noah was sleeping naked and his son, Ham, saw so Noah cursed Ham’s son, Canaan. Canaan was made a slave to Ham’s brother and some consider Canaan to have been black
Why would a Christian believe all humans, no matter what colour skin, are special?
They were all made ‘in the image of God’
What in Leviticus teaches that xenophobia is wrong?
‘When an Alien lives with you… love him as you would your neighbour’- Leviticus 19:33
What parable of Jesus’ taught racism is wrong?
The Good Samaritan
What did Jesus say that opposed racism?
“I have not seen faith like this in all of Israel” (Matthew 8:10)
What did St. Paul teach on racism?
“There is neither Jew nor Greek… you are all one in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:28)
Who fought against racism non violently?
Martin Luther King Jr. - opposed segregation- 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott
Desmond Tutu - fought against apartheid
What does the RCC say on racism?
“Discrimination of any form… must be eradicated”
Why may a Christian believe women should be subservient to men?
Eve was Adam’s “helper”
“Wives be submissive to your husbands” - Peter 3:17
Why will the RCC and Greek Orthodox church not allow women priests?
The priest represents Jesus, Jesus was a man so a woman cannot represent him
Jesus only chose male apostles
Why may a Christian believe women are untrustworthy?
Eve seduces Adam into sin
Why would a Christian argue women are equal?
“There is neither… male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus” - Galatians 3:28
“Male and female he created them”; “imago dei”
What suggest women have a part to play in God’s plan?
There are many strong females in the Bible (e.g. Mary, Mary Magdalene, Susanna)
Jesus women friends were the first to hear about Jesus’ resurrection
Why do Christians believe all people should be loved, regardless of gender?
“Love your neighbour as yourself” - Mark 12
What is the CofE’s view on women?
They have ordain women since the 1990s
Who is John Wesley and what did he say on women?
The founder of the Methodist church
“You as well as men are rational creatures, made in the image of God”
