Religious Attitudes to World Poverty Flashcards
what is an LEDC
a less economically developed country
what is an MEDC
A more economicly developed country
what is a natural disaster
A disaster caused by nature
what is a civil war
A war fought against the countries rulers by the people of the country
what is corruption
dishonesty leading to the accumulation of wealth
what is emergency aid/short-term aid
aid that is needed immediately because of natural disaster or civil war
what is climate
The weather conditions of the world
what is world trade
different countries buying and selling goods from each other
what is justice
bringing about what is right and fair according to law or a religious belief
what is global interdependence
different countries in the world dependent on each other
what is stewardship
The idea that believers have a duty to look after the planet
what is compassion
A feeling of pity that makes one want to help
what is long-term aid
Aid that is given to people over a long period of time in order to provide lasting change
what is fair trade
trade between nations that provides fair prices to produce from lower economicly developed countries
it’s three quotes to the Bible say in relation to attitudes to world poverty
love thy neighbour.
The parable of the talents.
The love of money is the root of all evil
