R.E. ethics poverty ko Flashcards

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Absolute/Exty

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when someone does not have access to basic human needs such as water, clothing, education and shelter.

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CAFOD

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Catholic Agency for Overseas Development. ​a charity organization run by the Roman Catholic Church in Britain.

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Development

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people reaching an acceptable quality of living.

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Emergency aid

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also known as short-term aid; help given to communities in a time of disaster or crisis, e.g. food during a famine, shelter after an earthquake.

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5
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Exploitation

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misuse of power or money to get others to do things for little or unfair reward.

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Injustice

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lack of fairness

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7
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Long-term aid

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assistance given to a poor country over a long period of time that has a lasting effect.

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8
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Preferential Option for the Poor

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refers to a trend throughout the Bible, of priority being given to the well-being of the poor and powerless of society in the teachings and commands of God as well as the prophets and other righteous people.

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9
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Relative poverty

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relates to what a particular society considers to be poor.

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Social inequality

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the extent to which there are differences between groups in society.

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11
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TearFund

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a Christian charity which partners with churches in more than 50 of the world’s poorest countries.

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Tithe

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one tenth of annual produce or earnings.

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