Prejudice and Equality

Question 1

Bible references for all are equal in God’s eyes and should be treated the same

Answer 1

Gen 1 - All of God’s creation is good

Gen 1 - All are made in the image of God

Question 2

Old Testament references that reminded Israelites of the duty to welcome the ‘alien’ as one of their own.

Answer 2

Deut 24:14 and Lev 19:33

Question 3

Church teaching

Answer 3

RC - racism is wrong. Catholics ecouraged to work with other Christians to end racism. Call on every person as borther or sister
Methodist - all are one in common humanity and one in Christ.

Question 4

Prejudice

Answer 4

Judging before knowing. Roots are in the fear of others corrupting your group

Question 5

Discrimination

Answer 5

Putting prejudiced beliefs into practice eg minority kept in place by discriminative practice eg denying equal pay or promotion, housing etc.

Question 6

Racism

Answer 6

Using the race of a person as a basis upon which to treat/judge them eg Stephen Lawrence’s murder case was poorly investigated ‘institutional racism”

Question 7

Charismatic leaders who have lead others to challenge prejudice

Answer 7

Ghandi, Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela

Question 8

Example of racist attack

Answer 8

Anthony Walker 18, at bus stop

Question 9

Racial discrimination laws - illegal to…

Answer 9

• stir up hatred by using abusive language and threats
• distribute literature likely to stir up racial hatred
• illegal to refuse someone a job because of ethnic origin

Question 10

Government body that investigates racial discrimination

Answer 10

The Commission for Racial Equality

Question 11

Groups targeted for discrimination

Answer 11

origionally black caribbean or Irish but now move to refugees or asylum seakers or since Sept 11 Muslims - Islamophobia

Question 12

How can Christians help different groups live together in the world

Answer 12

Include:

• Education to dispel ignorance and promote reconcilliation
• Tolerance and understanding
• Social gatherings to build bridges
• Discussions to reflect on experiences
• Applying pinciples of love and respect

Question 13

BNP British National Party

Answer 13

Leader Nick Griffin filmed giving speach inciting racial hatred

Question 14

Martin Luther King speech

Answer 14

I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident :that all men are created equal”

Question 15

Organisations promoting racial equality

Answer 15

Catholic Association for Racial Justice - organises Racial Justice Sunday each September

Question 16

Racial Justice Sunday aims

Answer 16

raise awareness and deepen understanding of diversity of culture in society and the church,
to become more inclusive and outward looking and welcoming
raise money
focus on prayer, thinking, action , education and fundraising.

Question 17

dont forget to raise issues of ..,

Answer 17

positive discrimination
the local and wider community
and that there may be arguments against your suggestions if appropriate