Human Rights And Social Justice

Question 1

What are Human Rights?

Answer 1

Fundamental rights to which all humans should have access, based on the view that all humans are born free and equal.

Includes the right to life, education, and freedom from slavery, as outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights published by the UN in 1948.

Question 2

What is the significance of Genesis 1:26 in relation to Human Rights?

Answer 2

It supports the idea that humans are made in God’s image (imago dei), implying inherent dignity and rights.

‘Let us make mankind in our image’ emphasizes the equality of all people.

Question 3

What is the Roman Catholic Church’s stance on women priests?

Answer 3

The Church does not allow women priests, stating that ‘that door is closed.’

This is based on the belief that Jesus and his male disciples were male, aligning with traditional teachings.

Question 4

What does Galatians 3:28 imply about gender equality?

Answer 4

‘There is neither male nor female, you are all one in Christ Jesus’ implies equality among genders.

This contrasts with traditional views that restrict women’s roles in the church.

Question 5

What is the Church of England’s position on women priests?

Answer 5

Allowed women priests since 1993 and ordained the first female bishop, Libby Lane, in 2015.

Question 6

What does Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights state?

Answer 6

It states the freedom to follow any religion or none.

Question 7

What is the perspective of some Christians on evangelism?

Answer 7

Exclusivists may believe in converting others, citing ‘No man comes to the Father but through me’ (Jesus).

Question 8

True or False: Islam teaches that there should be no compulsion in religion.

Answer 8

True.

This is supported by the Qur’an 2.

Question 9

What is the Christian response to racism based on Genesis 1:26?

Answer 9

Racism is unacceptable because ‘all are made in God’s image.’

Question 10

What does the Parable of the Good Samaritan teach?

Answer 10

Everyone is our neighbor and should be treated with kindness.

Question 11

What are the Jewish principles associated with social justice?

Answer 11

Tzedakah (justice), chesed (kindness), and tikkun olam (healing the world).

Question 12

What is absolute poverty?

Answer 12

Not having basic necessities such as shelter and food.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: ‘You cannot serve both God and _______.’

Answer 13

money.

Question 14

What does the Parable of the Sheep and Goats teach about helping the needy?

Answer 14

Those who help the needy will be rewarded by God.

Question 15

What does Proverbs 22 caution against?

Answer 15

Exploiting the poor because they are poor.

Question 16

What is positive discrimination?

Answer 16

The practice of favoring individuals belonging to disadvantaged groups, which is illegal in the UK.

Question 17

What is positive action?

Answer 17

Promoting opportunities for disadvantaged groups, which is legal.

Question 18

What is the Christian stance on charitable giving?

Answer 18

Christians may tithe, giving 1/10 of their earnings to charity.

Question 19

What does James 2:14 say about faith?

Answer 19

‘Faith without works is dead,’ emphasizing the importance of putting faith into action.

Question 20

What role do charities like Christian Aid and Cafod play?

Answer 20

They provide aid for those in need, including emergency and long-term aid.

Question 21

What is the significance of the phrase ‘open wide your hand to your brother and to the poor and needy in your land’?

Answer 21

It underscores the Jewish principle of supporting those in need, as found in Deuteronomy 15.

Question 22

What does the 2017 Oxfam report reveal about wealth distribution?

Answer 22

The richest 8 people in the world had more wealth than the poorest half of the world (3.6 billion).

Question 23

What does Leviticus 18 say about homosexuality?

Answer 23

Orthodox Jews tend to disapprove of homosexuality based on this scripture.

Question 24

True or False: Human trafficking is a form of exploitation.

Answer 24

True.

Question 25

What is the ‘right attitude to wealth’ according to Jesus?

Answer 25

Use money to do good and store up riches in heaven.

Question 26

What is the view on exploitation of the poor in Christianity?

Answer 26

Exploitation is condemned and should not occur, as per Proverbs 22.