Human Rights And Social Justice Flashcards
What are non religious views on human rights
Many people with no faith believe human rights should be preserved
Helping the weaker members of society is regarded as an issue of justice
People should have the same opportunities and access as everyone else
Why might a religious faith might influence a view of human rights
Considering the actions and words of founders of religion
Interpreting sacred texts and applying them to situations
Obeying the teaching of faith leaders
Believing that all people are created by god and made in gods image and therefore deserve respect
Believing in the specialness of each individual-sanctity of life
What are the Christian beliefs of the dignity of human life
All humans are created in the image of god- genesis 1:26-27
Therefore all entitled to respect and dignity as all life is sacred and has god like qualities and characteristics
What Jesus said and did influences Christian attitudes to human rights. Jesus helped those on the margins of society. The lepers, prostitues and tax collectors
Jesus showed that in his teachings and practice all life should be valued and treated with respect like in parables of the Good Samaritan and the lost sheep
What are Christian beliefs of the dignity or human life (2)
Every person is sacred and of worth is a core Christian belief
Teachings of faith leaders like pope Francis acknowledge each individual as a person who has intelligence and free will
Rights and duties of individuals are universal and not to be violated
What are the Islamic beliefs about the dignity of human life
One of the names of Allah is Al-Hakam which means judge
Muslims believe it’s important to treat people fairly since Allah will judge them accordingly in the Day of Judgement
For Muslims the worth and dignity of each human is a natural and absolute right. It is given by Allah and cannot be taken away by individuals or the state
What are examples of Islamic beliefs about the dignity of human life
Quran 5:32 “it is as if he’s slain mankind entirely”
Teachings and actions of Muhammad guide Muslims in their attitudes in human rights
He treated everyone fairly. In his last sermon he emphasised how all came from Adam and Eve and how no one has superiority over other
“All people are equal…as the teeth of the comb” hadith
What is Agape in action
Belief that all are made in image of god’s and should be treated with agape- unconditional love
This is a selfless love and is the foundation of Christian social teaching
Because all life has dignity they believe in equality taking a stand against injustice
Long tradition of christian individuals working to promote equality, human rights and social justice-often at risk to their own lives. Illustrated in the Good Samaritan and in Jesus teaching to love thy neighbour
What is liberation theology
Based on teachings and actions of Jesus
Jesus helped liberate people from oppression and economic and social justice. Originated in South America and Jesus is portrayed as a freedom fighter and a revolutionary
Key idea is that god wants Christian’s to try and change unjust situations and is with them in their suffering
What are the Muslim practices of the ummah in action
Bond between Muslims is expressed through the concept of the ummah
As Muslims believe all people were created by god therefore all life should be respected and treated with dignity
Within the ummah all are equal-rich and poor
Ummah promoted the welfare of while Muslim community in supporting human rights and trying ti create a just society
What are the examples of the ummah in action
Zakat and sadaqah- to help the poor and volunteering for charities such as Islamic relief
What did Oscar Romero do as an example of conflicts between person conviction and the laws of the country
A few weeks after Romero was appointed as archbishop his friend and a priest Father Rutilio Grande was murdered since he was living along landless peasants in poverty and speaking out on their behalf
Romero immediately reacted against the corrupt rulers of the country speaking out against them and the injustices of the poor in his country
Thousands came to his sermons and were broadcast every Sunday on the radio. He was regarded as the spokesperson for truth and justice for the people of El Salvador
Oscar Romero (2)
He preached openly against the government and said a life motivated by greed was spiritually empty
He taught that violence could be overcome by Christian love
What did Malala Yousafzai do
Malala is an example of a human rights campaigner who wanted a socially just society
She campaigned against the lack of education for girls in Pakistan
The taliban had banned girls from attending education which went against the UN declaration of human rights
Malala Yousafzai (2)
She knew her campaigning would put her at risk and received death threats
At 11 she wrote a blog detailing her views and gave interviews to the media
She was attacked as she boarded a school bus and was shot by a gunman 3 times
What are examples of censorship (against)
Article 19 of UN declaration of Human Rights states that everyone has the right of freedom of opinion and expression
Article 9 of the European convention of human rights upholds freedom of thought, conscience and religion
