Part B and Part C Flashcards
What do food banks help to prevent? What did the Arch Bishop Justin Welby say?
They help to prevent crime, housing loss, family breakdown at mental health problems.
He believes that food banks are ‘the solution to food poverty’
How might Christians help the poor?
Prayer
Obeying the bible
Tithe
What are some causes of world hunger?
War
Natural disasters
Political reasons
What do Christians teach about caring for other people?
‘love thy neighbour as yourself’
Biblical teachings.
The church has always had a strong force on charity work.
What jobs might be classed as a immoral?
Publisher of pornography
Manager of the casino
What do Christians teach about the proper of money?
‘no one can serve to masters’
Money should be used to help those who need it.
Money is necessary and people need it so that they can live.
What are some causes of poverty?
Natural disasters
Lack of employment
War
What do Christians teach about wealth?
Wealth was given by God to be used wisely and help others - parable of the talents.
Wealth can be seen as a path to salvation.
How do Christians believe that disease formed?
Poor medical service in a country
Natural disasters leading to poor living conditions
Poor sanitation.
How might a Christian put charity into practice?
Working for a charity
Giving money to charity
‘Love thy neighbour’
What do Christians class as a moral occupation?
Doctor
Teacher
Charity worker
What is Christian aid?
Began in 1945 in Europe.
Today it works it over 60 of the worlds poorest countries.
Helping refugees and churches in the aftermath of the Second World War
How many children die in the world every day due to extreme poverty?
30, 000 children
How many children die before the age of 5 in Africa? What is a example of this?
1/6 African children die before 5
Ethiopian Famine
