Social Justice And Human Rights Flashcards
Define social justice
Ensuring that society treats people fairly whether they are poor or wealthy and protects people’s human rights
Define human rights
The basic rights and freedoms that everyone is entitled to
When was the UDHR set in place
1948
What is the universal declaration of human rights
An article that sets out the basic human rights that everyone is entitled to
What does the human rights act specify
That torture, slavery and forced labour are not allowed
What comes with having free will
Responsibility
What is the bible quote that goes with God being the God of Just
‘All his ways are just’
What prophet told the people of Israel that god was not happy with the way they were oppressing the poor
Amos
Jesus said that the first commandment was to love god, but what was the second
To love your neighbour as yourself (Mark 12:31)
Name 2 stories that illustrate the need to help others
Parable of the Good Samaritan and the parable of the sheep and the goat
What does James say about having the responsibility of Christians to promote social justice
‘Faith without deeds is useless’
Name some famous people in history that campaigned for social justice due to their faith
William Wilberforce and Elizabeth Fry
Name a bible quote that shows equality
‘For God does not show favouritism’ Romans 2:11
Define equality
The state of being equal
Define prejudice
Unfairly judging someone on facts known; holding bias opinions
Define discrimination
Actions and behaviour that result from prejudice
What is the bibles view on gender equality
The bible says that women should not talk in churches and congregations should only be lead by men
What Christian denomination believes that the genders are equal but have different roles, therefore not allowing female priests
Catholics
How do christians interpret Paul’s letter about women in churches
They interpret it by saying that he was applying it to the situation that he was writing about
What does the bible say about homosexuality
It says in Genesis 19 that God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah because of the wickedness of homosexual activity within the inhabitants
What are the traditional views on homosexuality
The church traditionally oppose it because Adam and Eve were made for the prime purpose of procreation
What do more modern Christian’s believe about homosexuality
It is now more widely accepted as people shall not be condemned for who they love
What is social justice
Seeking to protect people’s civil liberties, and ensuring that society treats people fairly
How do societies suffer
Through a breakdown in law and order, terrorism, mass unemployment or a huge gap between rich and poor
What are the minimum human rights
Humans beings can enjoy freedom justice and peace
When did the uk pass the human rights act
1998
What did it include
Right to life, liberty, security and specified that torture and forced labour are not allowed
What does having rights come with
Having to respect the rights of others
What is there a moral responsibility to do
Not deliberately offended people and listen to all views
God is the god of what
Justice
Name an anti-slavery campaigner
William wilberforce
Why are people special and precious
Because they have been created in God’s image
What does prejudice mean
Holding biased opinions
What is discrimination
Behaviour or actions that result from prejudice
Which church allows women to be ordained
Anglican
How do Christians interpret Paul’s letter
That it was applying only to the particular situation he was in
In the bible how are heterosexual relationships seen
As natural and what god intended
How do Christians see homosexual relationships
That it’s not loving to condemn people for their sexual orientation
What is freedom of religion and religious expression
The right to believe, worship and practise any religion in any way one chooses
Believers are free to evangelise as long as they what
Are not preaching hatred and intolerance
What was the act of uniformity
An act that said you were fined if you did not show up to church
What happened to those that objected Queen Mary’s catholic land
They would be burned(280)
What does Islam teach about religious freedom
That it is part of God’s design and freedom of belief is taught in the Quran
What raised awareness for disabled people
The paraOlympics
What act protects disabled people from discrimination
The equality act of 2010
Why do Christians oppose discrimination against disabled people
Because it does not show agape love and Jesus healed the sick and disabled
Is racism illegal in the uk
Yes
Which church did support the apartheid
Dutch reformed church
Which archbishop ended the apartheid
Desmond Tutu
What does god say in the Old Testament
He will bless people with wealth in response to their faithfulness to him
What does Deuteronomy make clear
That there was a responsibility to remember it was god who blessed them
How did people used to thank god
Paying a tithe, a tenth of their earnings
What is the modern way of a tithe
Some Christians give a tenth to the church
What does the New Testament focus on
Dangers associated with wealth, greed and selfishness
People become so involved with money that what
They forget to love god
What do Christians believe about the wealthy
That they have a responsibility to not only use it on themselves but to give money to the church for its upkeep and mission
What does traditional Buddhism teach
That people create bad karma when they use money unethically
How many people suffer from chronic hunger
1 in 9
What protects the basic necessities of the poor in Britain
Welfare benefits
What are some causes of nationwide poverty
Ever growing debt, exploitation and natural disasters
What is the main cause of poverty in uk
Unemployment
What do Christians do to the poor
Encourage them to break out of poverty
When was the national minimum wage act passed
1998
What does this act do
Protects workers at the lowest end of the pay structure from exploitation
What is exploitation
Misuse of power or money to get others to do things for little or unfair reward
How can people get poor
Excessive interest on loans
Why do people pay human traffickers
To get them from poverty stricken countries to developed countries
When is emergency aid needed
After a disaster
What do charities that offer long term aid provide
Education, tools and skills
What do Christians believe they have the responsibility of
Looking after the world (stewardship)
What do Christians encourage
Everyone to use their gifts and talents ( Matthew 25)
