Equality Flashcards

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What did St Paul say about equality?

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There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female for we are all one in Christ.

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How can racism be overcome?

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  1. Educate people
  2. Regret past prejudice and find out their causes.
  3. Ask for forgiveness and bring about a new beginning.
  4. Build bridges and better relationships.
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What does being a Christian mean in terms of racism?

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Being a Christian should not mean non-racist but anti racist.

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What groups are united against racism?

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Church of England
Roman Catholics
Methodists
All united in teaching it is wrong

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How does the Parable of the Good Samaritan Luke 10 tell Christians?

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This teaches everyone is our neighbour and we should treat eachother equally regardless of race.

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What does Jesus fequently show?

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That you should respect and treat people equally regardless of race, sex, religion.

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What is equality?

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The idea all humans should be treated equally no matter differences.

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What is racism?

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Treating people differently because of their race or culture in which they belong.

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What is discrimination?

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Negative actions towards a group or individual based on prejudices.

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What is the case study for forgiveness?

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Gee Walker.

Forgave people who killed her son.

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What teachings reinforce forgiveness?

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“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

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What does “70x7” mean?

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Each time feelings of resentment are brought back up again forgive again until there is no more resentment. It gets easier each time.

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What are 3 Christian beliefs on forgiveness?

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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

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What does the Parable of the Women Caught In Adultery tell Christians?

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To believe in second chances if the person is sorry.

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When might forgiveness may not be possible for a Christian?

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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.

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What is forgiveness?

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Forgiveness is accepting something has happened and choosing not to hold it against them anymore.

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What is a case study that shows racism in today’s society?

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Stephen Lawrence

Murdered at a bus stop for no other reason than his skin colour

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What is prejudice?

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Pre-conceived opinion based on past experiences that usually prejudged people in a negative way.

19
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What is sexism?

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Favouring one sex over the other.

20
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How are examples of sexism within society?

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Men have least successful custody battles
No woman president
Poorer wages for same job

21
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What is it important to consider when reading the Bible?

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The was was written in a patriarchal (male dominated) society and was revolutionary for its time.

22
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What is a Tradition Christian response to Sexism?

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Take teachings literally despite the time period and believe that men are superior to women in society today.
Roman Catholic Chruch believe that women shouldn’t be leaders.

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What is a liberal Christian response to Sexism?

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They recognise it does not reflect society today and understand that Christianity was revolutionary for its time.

24
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What are examples of sexism in the Old Testament?

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God is called Father, He, Him etc

Genesis 1-3 Eve is made from Adams rib to be his helper.

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What are examples of sexism in the New Testament?

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“Women… be subject to your husbands”

“I permit no women to teach or have authority over men, she is to keep silent” Timothy

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What are examples of anti sexism in the Bible?

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Doesn’t reflect society today.
Queen Esther saved the Jews from death
Ruth set an example of love and loyalty
Deborah was a prophet and her wisdom was admired
There is neither male or female we are all one in Christ Jesus Galatians.

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What is a fundamental idea within Christianity and sexism?

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Adam was created first and Eve from his rib. So men are seen as being dominant.

28
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What did MLK say in a speech?

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“I have a dream that one day my four little children will not be judged upon their skin but the content of their personalities.”

29
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What group of people were discriminated against in the time of Jesus?

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A Samaritan would be ignored and treated like an inferior because they were viewed as “half cast”.

30
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What is an example of an evangelical Christian group?

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Baptist Missionary Society
Is a leading Christian mission organisation who aim to convert people to Christianity by helping those in need and loving thy neighbour.

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What is an example of an ecumenical Christian group?

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Taize.

Brought communities and groups back together after the war. It’s aim is to promote equality and tolerance.

32
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What is evangelical?

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An exclude view which thinks their religion is right so they think others need to convert to their religion.

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What is ecumenical?

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An inclusive view which thinks no religion is better than others so has respect and acceptance of other religions.

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What view does most religions share?

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Most religions would share an ecumenical view, they respect others but still think there’s us right.

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What is a teaching which supports Evangelical believers?

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“I am the truth and the light. No one comes to the father expect through me.” Johns Gospel

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What do evangelical believers want?

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Other non believers to learn that Jesus died for human sin and that salvation comes through him alone.

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What do evangelical believers believe?

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There is only a life after death for those who believe. Christianity holds the truth about God.

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What do ecumenical believers think about other religions?

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They think theirs contains the full truth but other religions contain some truth.

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What do ecumenical believers believe?

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Everyone who believes in God is trying to do the right thing. God is loving and forgiving so will not hold it against you if you aren’t Christian.

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What do ecumenical believes seek?

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It’s important to respect and value them equally and seek common ground.