Equality Flashcards
What did St Paul say about equality?
There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female for we are all one in Christ.
How can racism be overcome?
- Educate people
- Regret past prejudice and find out their causes.
- Ask for forgiveness and bring about a new beginning.
- Build bridges and better relationships.
What does being a Christian mean in terms of racism?
Being a Christian should not mean non-racist but anti racist.
What groups are united against racism?
Church of England
Roman Catholics
Methodists
All united in teaching it is wrong
How does the Parable of the Good Samaritan Luke 10 tell Christians?
This teaches everyone is our neighbour and we should treat eachother equally regardless of race.
What does Jesus fequently show?
That you should respect and treat people equally regardless of race, sex, religion.
What is equality?
The idea all humans should be treated equally no matter differences.
What is racism?
Treating people differently because of their race or culture in which they belong.
What is discrimination?
Negative actions towards a group or individual based on prejudices.
What is the case study for forgiveness?
Gee Walker.
Forgave people who killed her son.
What teachings reinforce forgiveness?
“Let the one who has not sinned cast the first stone”
“Forgive us for our trepasses as we forgive those who trepass against us.
Jesus said forgive 70x7
What does “70x7” mean?
Each time feelings of resentment are brought back up again forgive again until there is no more resentment. It gets easier each time.
What are 3 Christian beliefs on forgiveness?
Because god is prepared to forgive us if our sins we should be prepared to forgive to
How can we expect others to forgive us if we can’t forgive others
It is not easy but needs to be done again and again
What does the Parable of the Women Caught In Adultery tell Christians?
To believe in second chances if the person is sorry.
When might forgiveness may not be possible for a Christian?
The person shows no remorse and doesn’t repent.
Not always possible if the person is dead because there is no relationship to be restored.
What is forgiveness?
Forgiveness is accepting something has happened and choosing not to hold it against them anymore.