Religion and Equaltiy (attitudes Towards Racism) Flashcards
What does the Good Samaritan teach?
Jesus teaches that people should treat everyone well
Are Christian’s against racism?
Yes
What does the quote: “when an alien lives with you in your land, don not mistreat him” suggest?
This means that for a Christian it wouldn’t make a difference what race you are beaches the bible teaches to accept all different people and treat them equally
Give two other quotes that show Christians are against racism
“Love your neighbour as you love yourself
“God made mankind in his image”
Who was Martin Luther King and what did he do?
Christian pacifist who fought against racism for black people in America
Who was Gandhi and what did he do?
Hindu pacifist, who fought racism towards Indians Under British ruled India
Who was William Wilberforce?
He was a Christian who campaigned to end the slave trade
Give an example of an occasion over the centuries when Christian church has rightly been accused of racism and religious intolerance
During the crusades of the 11th to 13th century is thousands of people were killed in the name of Christianity