Prejudice And Discrimination Flashcards
What are examples of religious discrimination
Unequal treatment of an individual or group based on their belief
Often based on prejudices and formed by ignorance
Islamophobies is a term used to describe a distrust or dislike of Muslims
It can include: name calling, attacks on places or worship and burning of sacred texts
What are the Christian attitudes to prejudice and discrimination
Believe all life created by god and therefore each person is equal and sacred
Origins in Old Testament but Jesus examples and teaching reflects importance of treating all people as created by god for example in the parable of the Good Samaritan
The 10 commandments give guidance on living in harmony with others
What are Christian attitudes to prejudice and discrimination (2)
In his letter to the galatians Paul wrote”there is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, make or female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus”- Galatians 3:28
Means we are all one no discrimination
The Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox churches don’t allow women to become priests-
1 Timothy 5:21
In many other churches such as Anglican or Methodist women can be priests ministers or bishops
What are the Muslim attitudes to prejudice and discrimination
Teaches that god created everuone as equal but different
As all are created by god, discrimination against any human is unjustified
Ummah crosses all gender, ethnicity and wealth boundaries
Quran 49:13
The act of prayer stresses the important of equality- individuals stand as equals before Allah and in pilgrimage all pilgrims wear the same white Ihram clothing
What are Muslim attitudes to prejudice and discrimination (2)
The Quran teachers that men and women have equal religious and ethical rights
Quran 5:8 “be persistently standing firm for god witnesses in justice”
Muhammad respected women and selected Bilal the black slave as the first muezzin
Women are allowed particular rights and protections to have no sexual harassment to be cared for in pain or difficult times to be provided for to wear the hijab for keeping modesty
What are the humanist attitudes towards prejudice and discrimination
Humanists accept the theory of evolution and all humans are part of the same species
Recognise there are differences but there is a common bond
Believe in treating people as individuals not in discriminating against groups of people
What did Martin Luther king do to oppose racism
As a Christian he believed in Jesus teaching of love and non violence and that all humans were equal in the eyes of god
He believed in and dreamed of a world where people wouldn’t be discriminated against because of their race but would be equal citizens
He gave speeches, organised campaigns and protest marches-all of which were peaceful and non violent-to promote equality for all
What did Martin Luther king do to oppose racism (2)
He said “we must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools”
“Mankind must evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge, aggression and retaliation. The foundation of such a method is love”
What are Muslim attitudes towards racial prejudice
Islamic creation story tells how god sent angels down to gather different coloured soil in order to create the first man adam
This shows Muslims that the descendants of Adam were destined to be diverse and have different appearance, attributes and qualities
Quran teaches that diversity was part of gods plan- quran 30:22
Muslim attitudes towards racial prejudice (2)
Long tradition of race equality in Islam dating back to prophet Muhammad
When it was decided there was to be a muezzin he selected a formed black slave Bilal ibn Ramah
Muhammad showed how important the ummah was. He said “an Arab isn’t better than a non Arab, white better than black nor black than white except by devotion and good actions”
For muslims it’s important to challenge racism even at risk of their own lives
How is the Christian Muslim forum help oppose racial prejudice
Began in 2006
Based in London-brings Christian’s and Muslims together to build good relationships
Creates safe spaces for discussion and exploration of differences between Christianity and Islam
Seeks to educate and develop a greater understanding between religions
Educates other through interfaith dialogue and activités for communities, students and teachers, women, young people and international development agencies especially those working in africa and Iran
Creates a tolerant and just society
