Prejudice and Discrimination

Question 1

What is the Christian view on prejudice and discrimination?

Answer 1

1. “all are equal in the eyes of God”

2. “I do not permit a woman to teach or assume authority over a man”

Question 2

What is the Muslim view on prejudice and discrimination?

Answer 2

1. “all are equal like the teeth of a comb” - Prophet Muhammad
2. ‘Whoever does righteousness, whether male or female…will enter paradise’
3. Shown by wearing ihram at Hajj

Question 3

What is the Christian view on racism?

Answer 3

1. “all are equal in the eyes of God”

2. MLK’s campaign for racial equality

Question 4

What is the Muslim view on racism?

Answer 4

1. “all are equal like the teeth of a comb” - Prophet Muhammad
2. Adam was made of multi-coloured soil, showing diversity of humans
3. “an Arab is not better than a non-Arab” - Prophet Muhammad

Question 5

What is the Humanist view on prejudice and siscrimination?

Answer 5

1. “We support the right of every person to be treated with respect, and to be allowed to speak and believe as they wish”
2. International Humanist and Ethical Union is active in supporting empowerment of oppressed ppl