Poverty- Rich And Poor Flashcards
Define poverty
Being without money, food or other basic needs of life
Define wealth
A large amount of money or investments
Define debt
A situation where a person or organisation owe more money then they have
How do people get rich
Working hard
Luck
Being talented
Taking risks
Why are some people poor
Inequality
Spending money on things we don’t need
The government not helping people
What are the effects of being in employed?
Going from having money to not
Depression
Strain on relationships
Being excluded from friendship groups
What are the effects of having wasteful spending patterns
Addiction (alcohol, smoking, drugs ect)
Why do children suffer when it comes to poverty?
They can’t do anything to improve their standard of living
Why are young people effected by poverty
Left out of friendship groups
Why are adults effected by poverty
Guilt
Why are elderly people effected by poverty
Can’t work so they can’t earn money
Religious teachings about the rich and poor
Treat others as you would like to be treated Turn the other cheek Sanctity of life All equal in the eyes of God Love thy neighbour
What types of gambling are there
Scratch cards
Casino
Lottery
Bets
Why do people gamble
Boredom
Needing money (last resort)
Addiction
Greed
What do Christians believe about gambling
It is okay in moderation
They don’t encourage it
Good if money is raised for charity’s
