Human Life Issues

Question 1

what is What is Prejudice?

Answer 1

A feeling of dislike directed against an individual or a group because of some characteristic

Question 2

what is Classism

Answer 2

A belief that a person’s social or economic status determines their value in that society.

Question 3

what is Colorism

Answer 3

Prejudice or discrimination within a racial or ethnic group favors people with lighter skin tones over darker skin tones.

Question 4

what is Discrimination

Answer 4

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, sex, or disability.

Question 5

what is Economic poverty

Answer 5

A state of having insufficient funds/ resources to provide a basic level of existence.

Question 6

what is Absolute poverty

Answer 6

When people do not have enough basic necessities of life.

Question 7

what is Relative poverty

Answer 7

Ths is when people are poor in comparison to others around them.

Question 8

What does Scripture Say about poverty?

Answer 8

Although poverty will be with us, it is not to be ignored. You should show justice, love, and kindness and help others in need.

Question 9

James 1:15-16

Answer 9

Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; eep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical condition, what good is it?

Question 10

what is a Pacifist

Answer 10

An individual who promotes peace and advocates war

Question 11

what is Violence

Answer 11

Behaviors involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something. Threats to cause bodily injury are also a form of violence.

Question 12

what is Vandalism

Answer 12

Action involving deliberate destruction of or damage to public or private property. War a state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country.

Question 13

Proverbs 2:22-23

Answer 13

do not exploit the poor because they are poor and do not crush the ready in court, for the lord will take up their case and will exact life for life.

Question 14

1 John 3:17

Answer 14

If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?

Question 15

what is Unemployment

Answer 15

when a person is available and willing to work but currently without work.

Question 16

What is unemployment measured by?

Answer 16

It is usually measured by the unemployment rate

Question 17

Deuteronomy 15:7-8

Answer 17

If an individual is unemployed and seeking employment we are to help them until they are back on their feet.

Question 18

Philippians 4:6

Answer 18

Do not be anxious about anything but trust God.

Question 19

What does the Bible Teach about unemployment?

Answer 19

-Help those who are unemployed
-Unemployed persons are encouraged to remain hopeful
- Not to be lazy but work
-Trust in God that He has a plan

Question 20

What is the unemployment rate defined as?

Answer 20

The percentage of those in the labor force who are not in an occupation

Question 21

What is the religious view toward unemployment?

Answer 21

-Everyone must have a good attitude toward work
-If people do not work it will affect the individual and the society
-We all have a purpose in life and we should seek to fulfill that life’s mission.

Question 22

Jeremiah 29:11-14

Answer 22

Unemployed persons are encouraged to remain hopeful because “God has plans laid out for you. Plans to bring prosperity and not disaster, plans to bring about future hope”

Question 23

2nd Thessalonians 3:10-11

Answer 23

Paul encouraged the believers that they are not to be lazy but work. He also stated that “whoever refuses to work is not allowed to eat”

Question 24

what is the Biblical perspective on war?

Answer 24

It is suggested that some wars are instructed by god but it also clearly states Christians “should love their enemies and pray for them”

Question 25

What are many Christians and other persons considered to be?

Answer 25

a Pacifist

Question 26

What is the Christian perspective on war and violence?

Answer 26

Some Christians believe that there are times when fighting is acceptable, such as to ensure that good will overcome evil.

Question 27

What is the biblical perspective on vandalism?

Answer 27

(There is no direct mention of vandalism in the bible, this detail may not be very important but I’m leaving it here) it calls on people to discern what is right and wrong and only do what is pleasing to God.

Question 28

Matthew 7:12

Answer 28

“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets”