Religion Flashcards
Define Justice.
The quality of being fair and reasonable.
Define Compassion.
Sympathetic pity and concern for ones suffering.
Define Sin.
An immoral offense against religion.
Define Mercy.
Compassion/forgiveness shown towards someone which it is within their power to harm.
Define Disciple.
A personal follower of Christ.
Define Evil.
Profound immorality and wickedness.
Define Social Justice.
Social justice is the distribution of wealth, opportunities and privileges within a society and is the responsibility of all God’s people.
Give an example of social justice.
Some people live in poverty and suffering from malnutrition, while others live a wealthy lifestyle and can be obese. This means that there is enough food in the world to feed everyone.
Who are refugees?
A person who has fled from their home country and can not return in fear of death or persecution.
Why do refugees leave their homes?
They leave their homes in fear of death or persecution because of their race, religion, political opinion, nationality or social group. They are forced to leave as these basic human rights have been threatened or violated.
What types of hardship do refugees endure?
Refugees are forced to flee their homes out of fear. They therefore have to endure both mental and potentially physical pain. They would also suffer when leaving their country, facing a long tiring and terrifying journey, only to arrive at a refugee camp which often lack basic food and health services.
Where in the world can refugees be found?
Afghanistan and Syria are two countries in which more than half of the world’s refugees come from. Additionally, Pakistan receives and hosts 1.6 million of the world’s refugees.
What is a refugee camp?
A refugee camp is a temporary settlement built to receive refugees. Conditions vary from camp to camp, but they are generally very overcrowded and unable to meet even basic human rights and health care services. The average time a displaced person will live in a refugee camp before being resettled is seventeen years. This means the only memories some children would have would be in the camp.
How many people in the world today suffer from malnutrition?
1 billion.
Each day, how many lives around the world are claimed by poverty and hunger?
25 000.
