religion, human rights and social justice

Question 1

what is definition of human rights?

Answer 1

the basic rights and freedoms to which all humans should be entitled

Question 2

what is the definition of social justice?

Answer 2

means ensuring society treats people fairly and involves protecting everyone’s human rights

Question 3

when did the un adopt the universal declaration of human rights?

Answer 3

1948

Question 4

what does the bible teach about social justice?

Answer 4

the bible says “let justice roll on like a river and righteousness like a never failing stream”

Question 5

what are the buddhist views on social justice?

Answer 5

the buddha teaches that while suffering is inevitable, people should try and relieve that suffering of others it also teaches metta and karuna which is active compassion and loving kindness

Question 6

what is the buddhist movement called that uses buddhas teachings to tackle social issues called?

Answer 6

engaged buddhism

Question 7

what does equality mean?

Answer 7

having equal rights, status and opportunities

Question 8

what does christianity teach about equality?

Answer 8

all people are equal because they are made in gods image

Question 9

what does buddhism teach about equality?

Answer 9

treating people equally expresses metta and karuna - active compassion and loving kindness

Question 10

what is the definition of prejudice?

Answer 10

holding biased opinions about an individual or group of people

Question 11

what is discrimination?

Answer 11

actions or behaviours that arise from holding prejudice views

Question 12

what are the christian views on gender?

Answer 12

in early christianity women were not allowed in churches and it was disgraceful for a woman to speak in a church however most christian denominations apart from catholic and orthodox allow women to be priests

Question 13

what are the buddhist views on gender?

Answer 13

the buddha ordained nuns but was reluctant at first however in 2015 the dalai lama said there was no reason that the next dalai lama should not be a woman. in theravada buddhism nuns are not however given the same respect as monks

Question 14

what are the christian views on sexuality?

Answer 14

some christians think that heterosexual relationships that lead to procreation are what god intended they believe that homosexual relationships are sinful. however others think that condemning people fir their sexual orientation is not loving your neighbour

Question 15

what are the buddhist views on sexuality?

Answer 15

buddhist scriptures say very little about homosexuality many buddhists believe that the moral precepts apply to everyone regardless of their sexual orientation

Question 16

what is freedom religion?

Answer 16

the right to practice whatever religion one chooses these rights are protected under the uk government and included in the udhr

Question 17

what is freedom of religious expression?

Answer 17

the right to worship, preach and practice ones faith in whatever way one chooses

Question 18

what is the main religious tradition in britain?

Answer 18

christianity

Question 19

what are the christian views on freedom of religion?

Answer 19

christianity encourages tolerance and harmony however other christian denominations have been known to fight each other the romans say that ‘it is possible to live at peace with everyone’

Question 20

what are the buddhist views on freedom of religion?

Answer 20

buddha encourages to listen to the teachings of other religions with respect the dalai lama said that ‘everyone on this earth has the freedom to practice or not practice religion’

Question 21

what are the christian teachings on disability?

Answer 21

christians oppose discrimination against disabled people as it does not promote love or equality in the bible jesus helped the disabled by healing them

Question 22

what are the buddhist teachings on disability?

Answer 22

the buddhist attitude of karuna applies to all that are suffering in any way including disabled people

Question 23

what are the christian teachings on race?

Answer 23

most christians oppose racism as they believe that everyone is equal and made in image of god jesus teaches christians to ‘love your neighbour’ and the actions of desmond tutu and martin luther king jr persuaded governments to change racist policies

Question 24

what are the buddhist views in racism?

Answer 24

the principle of loving kindness means that racism is not acceptable to buddhists and loving kindness should be developed for all people without discrimination

Question 25

what are the christian and buddhist views on wealth?

Answer 25

christianity and buddhism do not teach that it is wrong to be wealthy but they do teach that focusing on wealth can lead to greed and selfishness and the neglect of spiritual practice

Question 26

what is the christian attitude towards wealth?

Answer 26

the bible teaches that wealth is a blessing from god but also the root of all evil and that focusing on wealth brings in the danger of neglecting god

Question 27

what are the buddhist attitudes towards wealth?

Answer 27

traditionally monks and nuns live a simple life with little to no money buddhists are encouraged to use their wealth to relive the suffering of others and that happiness is not achieved through craving but through enlightenment

Question 28

what are the three main causes of poverty?

Answer 28

debt, unemployment and natural disasters

Question 29

what is one view on who is responsible for those living in poverty?

Answer 29

some people think that it is society’s responsibility and that some people getting into poverty may be a result of bad luck such as natural disasters

Question 30

what is a contrasting view on who is responsible for those living in poverty?

Answer 30

done people think that more responsibility should be placed on people to make an effort to get out of poverty and the bible says that ‘the one who is unwilling to work shall not eat’

Question 31

what are the christian views on the exploitation of the poor?

Answer 31

most christian believe that you should not ‘exploit the poor because they are poor’ and thinks that everyone deserves fair pay and that people trafficking is wrong and goes against the ‘love your neighbour’ teaching

Question 32

what are the buddhist views on exploitation of the poor?

Answer 32

many buddhists think it is important to balance profit with ethics and that making money by exploiting the poor is an example of the three poisons and that people trafficking is wrong

Question 33

what the two ways that you can help the poor?

Answer 33

long term aid e.g providing farmers with tools and short term aid e.g providing food and water after an earthquake

Question 34

what are the christian views on helping the poor?

Answer 34

christians have a responsibility given by god to help the poor as they have to ‘love your neighbour’ they try to balance long and short term aid

Question 35

what are the buddhist views on helping the poor?

Answer 35

buddha taught that buddhists should hive freely without expecting anything in return they may not give money to a homeless person as they do not know what that money is used for however, they will give money to a charity helping homeless people