GCSE RS THEMES - RELIGION, HUMAN RIGHTS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE (4)

Question 1

social justice definition?

Answer 1

ensuring that society treats ppl fairly

Question 2

christian views on social justice?

Answer 2

“love your neighbour as yourself” + parable of sheep and goats

Question 3

jewish views on social justice?

Answer 3

“love your fellow as yourself” - Tenakh

Question 4

quote for equality?

Answer 4

“there is neither jew nor gentile”

Question 5

christian view on sexual prejudice?

Answer 5

some think homosexual relationships are sinful + others think fine and should not be a problem

Question 6

jewish view on sexual prejudice?

Answer 6

orthodox jews = they are wrong but should be treated with respect
liberal and reform = accept these relationships

Question 7

christian quote for freedom of religion?

Answer 7

“live at peace with everyone”

Question 8

what do some jews face?

Answer 8

anti-semitism

Question 9

christian beliefs abt racism?

Answer 9

oppose it “neither jew nor gentile… for you are one in christ”

Question 10

jewish view on racism?

Answer 10

they remember holocaust and now to modern day it still happens = not accepted

Question 11

is positive discrimination ok?

Answer 11

yes can be ok to give disadvantaged ppl more equal opportunities

Question 12

christian view on role of women in religion? (old)

Answer 12

used to be unequal “women should remain silent in church” - Paul

Question 13

what do cc and orthodox churches not let women do?

Answer 13

become a rabbi - argue that they have different roles

Question 14

orthodox jew view on women in religion?

Answer 14

men and women sit separately and are expected to stay at home and bring up kids

Question 15

reform and liberal view on women in religion?

Answer 15

share more duties, men and women can sit together and celebrate coming of age with women too

Question 16

christian teachings abt wealth?

Answer 16

blessing from God + wealth is associated with greed

Question 17

jewish teachings abt wealth?

Answer 17

focus on God and out pay 10% of their income to charity

Question 18

christian view on responsible use of wealth?

Answer 18

ppl with excess money should give to charity - parable of rich man and Lazarus

Question 19

jewish view on responsible use of wealth?

Answer 19

should be shared with others and many homes have a pushke - collecting money box for charity

Question 20

what is exploitation?

Answer 20

the misuse of money or power to get other ppl to do things

Question 21

what is fair pay?

Answer 21

have to pay at or over the national minimum wage

Question 22

quote for fair pay?

Answer 22

“do not exploit the poor because they are poor”

Question 23

quote against ppl trafficking?

Answer 23

“love your neighbour as yourself”