Religious Attitudes Towards Poverty In Britain Flashcards
Define ‘Wealth’
A large amount of money or investments.
Define ‘Poverty’
Being without money, food or other basic needs.
Define ‘Debt’
When an individual owes more money than they have.
Define ‘Inheritance’
Being left money or property in a will.
Define ‘Fat Cat Salaries’
Large amounts of money earned, or bonuses or shares.
Define ‘Poverty Trap’
Not being able to stop being poor.
Define ‘Minimum Wage’
The legal minimum amount which must be paid to a worker in the UK.
Define ‘Charity’
Giving to the needy.
Define ‘National Lottery’
State run gambling where over 16’s can choose numbers to win money.
Explain Christian views towards money and poverty.
Christians believe that it is not wrong to be rich, but it is wrong to be obsessed with money. “No-one can serve two masters, you cannot serve both God and money.” - Bible. We have a responsibility to use our money to help the less fortunate “Love thy neighbour” - Jesus
Explain Islamic views towards money and poverty.
Muslims believe that money is a gift from Allah and should be used to help those in need. All Muslims must give Zakat. They believe that all money should be earnt and not won or gained from interest.
Explain Christian views towards wealth responsibility.
Christians believe that wealth should be shared with the poor. Jesus praised a poor widow for giving what she had to charity as God provides what is rich in heaven.
Explain Islamic views towards wealth responsibility.
Islam teaches that the value of money is in what it can do rather than what it is. Muslims believe that wealth is a blessing from Allah and should be used to benefit everybody.
