issues of poverty and wealth Flashcards
what is absolute poverty
a set standard which is consistent over time and between countries.
It usually includes having no access to
basic services, such as medicine or shelter.
what is relative poverty
a level of income below the majority of one particular country.
what is the story of Lazarus
beggar called Lazarus lay at rich mans gate
they both died. Lazarus went to heaven but the rich man went to hell.
what is the parable of the sheep and goats
God separated sheep and goats= those who helped the poor and those who didn’t. those who didn’t would go to hell, the rest would go to heaven
Jesus makes it clear that a life worthy of the reward of Heaven must involve actively helping people in need
why are christians against gambling
-Christians are against gambling as it encourages greed, and is gaining at the expense of others.
it promotes the view that having lots of
money automatically produces happiness.
what do Christians believe a persons value should be judged on
-a person’s value should be judged by their actions and not by what they have.
do Christians believe wealth is wrong
-Having wealth is not necessarily
bad or wrong but there are ethical considerations about
how Christians gain their wealth and how it is used.
what is christian aid
charity which stops poverty and challenges systems which favour rich over poor
acts on love, solidarity and justice.
muslim beliefs on issues of poverty and wealth quote
‘righteousness is… one who give wealth’
qua’ran 2:177
what is khums
shia Muslims pay 20% of savings tax to Muslim scholar and community leaders
what is zakat-ul-fitr
additional donation given at end of ramadam so all Muslims can enjoy meal
what is sadaqah
additional voluntary donations to those in need/charities
what is wealth seen as to muslims
wealth is gift from god, we are khalifahs and caretakers of wealth so should look after it for god
what is Islamic relief
works in 40 countries responding to disasters and emergencies,
acting out of compassion, justice and sincerity.
why don’t muslims gamble
is seen as greedy and exploiting others
