issues of human rights Flashcards
Relative poverty
People who are under the average salary rate but above extreme poverty, for example, uks poverty is relative
extreme poverty
Peoplt that are living extremely under the average pay, 1.60$ a day and are unable to take care of their basic human needs, e g- food and water
Christian teachings to wealth
King and Lazurus story
We need to share our wealth because it’ll affect us on judgemnt
dont be greedy- proverbs
Wealth belongs to God
nor thieves nor the greedy will inherit the kingdom of God, don’t be greedy or arrogant with money
Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have
Sell your possessions, and give to the needy
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils.
Christian Aid
Muslim teachings to wealth
Wealth belings to God
It is Muslims duty to share their wealth to the needy
2.5% of disposable income goes to a charity Zakah
Khums- a wealth tax =Muslims are expected to pay (20% of their wealth savings) to help the community
The Quran forbids gambling or any type of winning money by chance
- Islamic relief
Christian social justice teachings
MLK used teachings from Jesus
Love thy neighbour
Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression
Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy.
So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin
Christian views on discrimination and prejudice
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus—- We should all be treated equally
We were all made in God’s image, discriminating against someone is like discrimination against God
Jesus befriended a tax collector, even though they were shunned by other Jews
“Love they neighbour
Jesus healed many men and women from different races
Love is patient, love is kind
agape love
Muslim attitudes towards extremism
Lesser Jihad- Killing for a good cause but not harming women and children, cannot be for political cause
9/11 contradicts this teaching
Muslim views on social justice
A Muslim is not only expected by obliged to oppose injustices and oppression
“and whoever saves a soul, it’s as though he has saved mankind entirely”
Malala fought against social injustices using teachings from the Quran
The worth and dignity of each human is natural and absolute right, even criminals, although they may be punished, they shouldn’t be mistreated
- we are all Allahs creations
Muslims views on prejudice and discrimination
“If any do deeds of righteousness, be they male or female, and have faith, they will enter Jannah
Men and women have different roles, women weren’t seen to be leading prayers
Raheel Raza received death threats when she lead a mixed gender congregation
She argues that nowhere in the Quran does it say female imams ar e not allowed
“a white person is not better than a black person, nor is a black person better than a white person except by piety and good actions”
Humanists views on prejudice and discrimination
Theory of evolution- We are al, part of the same species, we may be different but we share a common bond.
They believe in treating every human like an individual, rather than stereotyping and judging because of things like race, sex etc
Humanist charity organizations such as show racism the red card educate people on equality
Extremism
believing or supporting an idea that are very far from what others believe is correct or reasonable
Christian views on extremism
Many disagree
Robert L dear, shot up an abortion clinic/ KKK
Goes against sanctity of life
Love thy neighbour
Forgive us our skins as we forgive those who sin against us
He was playing God, only God can take life
Islam views on extremism
Many also disagree
“whoever kills a soul, it is as if they’ve killed humankind entirely”
9/11/ ISIS contradicts teaching
Lesser Jihad- Can kill in war but not for positive gain, cannot harm
Christianity forgiveness teachings
- Lord forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us
- “father forgive them for they know not what they do” Jesus said
- Surely there is not a righteous man on earth who does good and never sins
Islam impacts on social justice
- Malala stood up against sexist laws in her country
- Muslims pray together, they demonstrate the unity of the ummah and equality.
