RS Flashcards
Belief
an acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof.
Fact
A thing that is known or proved to be true
Opinion
A view or judgement formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge
Creed
A statement of your most important beliefs
United Nations
An international organisation that aim to establish human rights
Prejudice
To pre-judge: an opinion that is without reason or experience
Discrimination
Prejudice in action: treating someone differently because of something e.g race, religion or gender
Segregation
To separate and keep apart
Boycott
To refuse to use a particular service or company, usually as a protest against them
Civil rights
The rights of citizens (people) to freedom and equality
Righteous indignation
A sense of injustice at what is morally wrong
Lynch
To kill someone without trial
Ahimsa
Non-injury
Pacifism
Belief that violence is wrong
Satyagraha
‘Truth force’