Preferential Option for the Poor Flashcards
Faces of the poverty in the Philippines
- squatters area
- slum area
- unhealthy food and environment
- uncomfortable sleeping
- poor sources of income
Who are the poor?
- the ones who are materially deprived
- those who are blessed with material wealth but may be considered poor because of their mean and insulting attitude towards those who are not affluent as they are.
Who are the poor according to the old testament?
they are those whom God cared for, protected and defended because they are vulnerable.
Who are the poor according to the old testament?
- anawin ( widow)
- orphans
- strangers who relied only on God
Who are the poor according to new testament?
those who were physically, economically, socially disadvantaged.
Who are the poor according to new testament?
- suffering from diseases
- who did not have any voice in political life
- victims of prejudices
- public sinners
It is the biggest obstacle for the developing world
Poverty
Poverty refers to the condition of not having ________________ such as _______, ______, _________, ________ and _____.
- the means to afford basic human needs
- clean water, nutrition, health care, clothing, and shelter
____ of the world’s hungry people live in _______.
- 98%
- developing countries
98 % of the world’s hungry people live in developing countries
Facts
Philippines is a developing country
Facts
________ people die everyday as a result of poverty
50, 000
50, 000 people die everyday as a result of poverty
Facts
refers to the state of severe deprivation of basic human needs
Absolute poverty
it refers to the economic status of a family whose income is insufficient to meet its society’s average standard of living
Relative poverty
it is generally caused by a sudden crisis or loss and
is often temporary.
Situational poverty
Events causing situational poverty include _______, ___________, __________.
- environmental
- disasters
- divorce
- severe health problems.
It occurs in families where at least two generations have been born into poverty.
Generational poverty
Families living in this type
of poverty are not equipped with the tools to move out
of their situations.
Generational poverty
It occurs in metropolitan areas with populations of at least 50, 000 people.
Urban poverty
The urban poor deal with a
complex aggregate of chronic and acute stressors
(including crowding, violence, and noise) and are
dependent on often-inadequate large-city services..
Facts
It occurs in metropolitan areas with populations of below 50, 000 people.
Rural poverty
In ________, there are more single-
guardian households, and families often have less access to services, support for disabilities, and quality
education opportunities.
rural areas
Poverty is not an accident. Like slavery and apartheid, it is man made and can be removed by the actions of human beings.
Facts
Poverty is not an accident. Like slavery and apartheid, it is man made and can be removed by the actions of human beings.
Nelson Mandela
Poverty is not limited to being poor materially.
Facts
How does poverty affects the life of a person.
- Poverty is dehumanizing and a problem that needs our urgent
attention - Poverty is not limited to being
poor materially.
What does Saint James say about option for the poor?
Treat the rich and the poor equally
What should we
avoid?
- partiality
- favoritism
Why should we not discriminate
the poor?
They are also our brothers and sisters.
How according to Saint James
can we do what is right?
Love your neighbor, as you love yourself.
Let us all remember
that Jesus also lived a life of ____. A
life where there is ________.
- POVERTY
- no material wealth
What hinders us to love and
serve the poor sincerely?
- Excessive desire for wealth
- Greed for power
- Selfishness
REASONS OF POVERTY IN THE PHILIPPINES
- Corruption
- Love for money
- The ruling elite
- Misplaced priorities
- Imperial Manila
- Government Insufficiency
- Too much politics
- Dysfunctional System
REASONS OF POVERTY IN THE PHILIPPINES
- Mindset
- Modernization
- Unemployment
- Colonial mentality
- OFW Culture
CAUSES OF POVERTY
GLOBAL
1. low to moderate economic growth for the past 40 years; 2. low growth elasticity of poverty reduction; 3. weakness in employment generation and the quality of jobs generated; 4. failure to fully develop the agriculture sector; 5. high inflation during crisis periods; 6. high levels of population growth; suburban 7. high and persistent levels of inequality (incomes and assets), which reduce the positive impacts of economic expansion; and 8.recurrent shocks and exposure to risks such as economic crisis, conflicts, natural disasters, and "environmental poverty."
The Philippine Church lives out
Her mission of evangelization
by
(1) engaging in inter- religious dialogue, (2) by being the Church of the Poor and (3) by working for justice and peace.
One absolute violation of
social justice is poverty.
Facts
How can we live a life with a
preference for the poor?
We can come to the aid of the
poor and suffering through the
Acts of Mercy.
What are the two Acts of Mercy?
- Corporal Acts of Mercy
- Spiritual Acts of Mercy
CORPORAL WORKS OF MERCY
Feed the hungry Give drink to the thirsty Clothe the naked Shelter the homeless Visit the sick Visit the imprisoned Bury the dead
SPIRITUAL WORKS OF MERCY
Advise the doubtful Instruct the ignorant Console/ comfort the sorrowing Bear wrongs patiently Forgive the sinners Correct/ convert the sinners Pray for the living and the dead.
Majority of the Filipinos are economically poor. There is also growing gap between the poor and the rich, a threat that undermines the poor’s dignity and peace and order in society.
Facts
