Initial questions Flashcards
1
Q
What does Charity mean
A
Giving money or time to help others
An organisation that helps people in times of need
2
Q
Give 2 examples of a Christian charity
A
Christian aid
Tear Fund
3
Q
What is relative poverty
A
Don’t own more luxury items/mod cons
4
Q
What is absolute poverty
A
Not enough food/can’t read or write/high death rates in babies
5
Q
Give 3 reasons why people are poor
A
- Debts of the third world
- War
- Corrupt governments- don’t spend money on education/ healthcare
6
Q
When did Jesus teach that the amount of money you give is not as important as the way you give it? What does this show?
A
The parable of the rich man and the poor widow- shows God appreciates a gift of love rather than the amount- the widow gave all she had
7
Q
What is Mother Teresa’s fourth vow
A
“to care for the poorest of the poor”
