Social Justice And Human Rights

Question 1

What is social justice?

Answer 1

Ensuring that society treats all people fairly

Question 2

What are Human Rights?

Answer 2

The basic rights and freedoms to which all humans should be entitled.

Question 3

What is privilege?

Answer 3

Unearned advantages that people are born with and might not be aware of having.

Question 4

Christian teachings about Human Rights and Social Justice?

Answer 4

“Let justice roll on like a river” - Amos 5:24

“Love your neighbour as yourself” - Mark 12:31.

Question 5

Buddhist teachings about Human Rights and Social Justice?

Answer 5

“When bombs begin to fall, you cannot stay in the meditation hall all the time” - Thich Nath Hanh, the founder of Engaged Buddhism.

Question 6

Christian teachings about religious freedom?

Answer 6

“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone” - Romans 12:18

“Treat others as you would want to be treated” - Luke 6:31

Contrast
“You shall have no other Gods but me” - Exodus 20:3 The First Commandment.

Question 7

Buddhist teachings about religious freedom?

Answer 7

“Buddhist teaching offers respect to all, regardless of class, caste, race or creed” - Thich Nath Hanh, founder of Engaged Buddhism.