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”
