Poverty Flashcards
1
Q
What is the ‘preferential option for the poor’
A
It means that the church teaches that the poor have the strongest right to our help
2
Q
Why help the poor?
A
The parable of the sheep &
the goats teaches that if we ignore the needy we are ignoring God himself. (Sin of omission)
3
Q
Why do the RCC support fairtrade?
A
The RCC teaches that paying unjust salaries, something that is not enough to live on is stealing (from the Catechism)
4
Q
Name 4 ways Christians should respond to the needs of the poor
A
- Give money to charity (CAFOD)-giving alms
- Pray
- Voulnterring
- Raise awareness
5
Q
Name 5 causes of poverty :
A
- War
- Lack of healthcare
- Environmental problems
- Corrupt government
- Trade barriers
6
Q
‘Helping the poor is not the most important priority for Christians’
A
Agree-•more important things eg.☮ •preoccupied helping community Disagree-•john.10.10 •preferential option for the poor Personally disagree-•Matthew.22:39 • Parable of sheep n goats (ignoring God)
