Theme F: Religion, human rights. and social justice Flashcards
What is social jutsice?
Social justice refers to a society, where people are treated fairly, whether they are wealthy and poor, and everyone has equal opportunities
What are human rights?
The basic rights and freedoms to which all human beings should be entitled to
What are examples of basic human rights?
the right to life, the right to not be persecuted by others, to have a fair trial, to free speech, food , shelter, education, healthcare, and work
What does the UN Declaration of Human rights state?
That ‘all humans are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood’
What are the aims of social justice?
- to close the gap between the opportunities of rich and poor families
- to create opportunities for all, regardless of where they live, their upbringing and how much money they have
When was the UN declaration of human rights published?
In 1948
What was the first statement of rights?
The Magna Carta, which stated the ruler’s commitment to his people.
Why was the UN declaration of human rights published?
Because of the atrocities carried out during WW2. This declaration aimed to help build freedom, peace and justice in the world
What does the UK’S 1998 Human rights act state?
That people’s human rights should be respected and protected by public authorities. It also made it illegal for public authorities to act against a person’s human rights. Everyone in the UK is protected by these rights
What is a citizen?
A member of a country or a nation
What is a religious citizen?
Someone who is a citizen, but also has religious beliefs
What is freedom of religious expression?
the right of any person to follow the religion of their choice and to be open about what they believe
What happened to different Christian denominations in the 16th century?
Under Queen Mary I’s rule Protestants were executed for their beliefs. Under Queen Elizabeth’s rule, Catholics were executed for their beliefs
What is the ‘freedom from persecution because of religion’?
The right to be legally protected if someone targets you because of the religion you follow. If someone persecutes you because of your religion, this is a hate crime and is a criminal offence
What are prayer beads in Islam called?
Tasbi
What is prejudice?
Negatively judging someone without getting to know them and without having any real evidence to base that judgement on
What can people be prejudice against?
race, religion, age, nationality, sexuality, appearance
What is discrimination?
Putting prejudice ideas into action and treating people differently because of who they are
What does prejudice and discrimination break?
people’s human rights because they stop people having the same chances as others
What is positive discrimination?
where a particular minority group is given special privileges to compensate for a perceived disadvantage.
What is an example of positive discrimination?
Employers advertising for a job, but aiming specifically for black people, who may be under-represented in that sort of job
What 5 main reasons can lead to prejudice?
Having a bad experience with someone from a certain minority group(stereotyping), having being told bad things about a certain group by parents/guardians, having seen something on TV or read something on a newspaper that was biased, being ignorant, scapegoating
What is scapegoating?
When you use others to blame as an excuse for a problem
What is an example of scapegoating?
when in the 1930s Nazi Germany, Jews were made scapegoats for the country’s economic difficulties.
What does Galantians say about equality?
‘There is neither Jew nor Gentile, slave or free, male or female. We are all equal in Christ’
What does Galantians say about equality?
‘There is neither Jew nor Gentile, slave nor free, male or female, for you are all equal in Christ Jesus’
What does the bible say about treating others how you would like to be treated?
‘So in everything, do unto others what you would have done to you’
Who did Muhammad (SAW) let do the Adhan in Madinah?
Bilal, who was black and a former slave. This is because the Prophet (SAW) welcomed anyone regardless of their wealth, status, or creed
What does the Muslim Declaration of Human rights state?
That everyone is equal
During Hajj, why is everyone dressed the same white sheets?
To show that everyone is equal before Allah, regardless of their wealth
The statistics show that if you are black in the UK, you are more likely to….
- Get excluded from school
- Achieve less highly than others
- Get stopped by the police more often
- Get sent to prison
- To be murdered
In the UK, why do those of Asian heritage suffer the most hate crimes?
Because they are thought to be Muslim.
What did the UK’s 1976 Race relations Act state?
That it was illegal to discriminate against anyone because of their race, nationality, and ethical/background
Why was the commissions for Racial Equality set up?
To deal with cases of discrimination and to act as a watchdog against racism
Why was the 2000 RRA Amendment Act introduced?
To strengthen the 1976 Race Relations Act. This act stressed the need to promote harmony and tolerance amongst all people
When was the equal pay act introduced?
In 1975
When was the sex discrimination act introduced?
In 1975. This act protected men and women from discrimination on the grounds of sex or marital status
When was the Disability Discrimination Act introduced?
in 1995
When was the sexual orientation regulation introduced?
2007
What do many Muslim scholars believe about homosexuality?
That it’s a punishable offence
What does the Quran say about the people of Lot?
“How can you practice this outrage?…You lust after men rather than women!”
What doe the Old testament teach about heterosexual relationships?
That they’re natural and what God intended
What does the Bible say about reproduction?
“Be fruitful and increase in number”
What is a middle eastern country that is more tolerant to homosexuals?
Lebanon
Why were the towns if Sodom and Gomorrah destroyed?
Because of wickedness and homosexual acts
What does the bible say about women speaking up in church?
“Women should remain silent in the churches… it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church”
What doe the Quran say about acceptance into paradise?
“But those who do good - whether male or female -and have faith will enter paradise”
In the Catholic church, can women be priests?
No
What did Prophet Muhammad say in his final sermon?
“An Arab is not better than a non-Arab, a black person is not better than a white person, we are all equal to Allah”
Were the 3 wise men who visited Jesus of the same race?
No, of different races
When was the Equalites Act passed?
In 2010. This act stated that all forms of prejudice and discrimination are illegal
What did Muhammad say in his final sermon about race?
“an Arab is not better than a non Arab, a black person is not better than a white person, we are all equal to Allah’.
What is ‘imago Dei’?
God’s image
When Jesus died , who did he die for?
All of humanity. Therefore, everyone is equal in the eyes of God and everyone is deserving of the same opportunity to try and enter heaven.
What is unique about the 3 wise men?
They were all a different nationalities to Jesus
What did Jesus say about wealthy people’s likeliness to get into heaven?
‘It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God’
What is the general Christian belief about wealth?
That there’s nothing wrong with having wealth, so long as you use it right
What does Timothy say about wealth and evil?
“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs’’
“No one can serve 2 masters….
….you cannot serve both God and money”(Matthew)
“Be on abundance against….
all kinds of greed: a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions’’ (Luke)
In Islam, where does wealth come from?
Allah and so Muslims believe that they’re the caretakers of Allah’s wealth
What does the Hadith say about earning wealth in Islam?
‘Wealth is sweet for him who earns it lawfully and spends it rightfully. He who obtains wealth wrongfully is like one who eats but is never satisfied’
What does the Hadith say about food and wealth?
‘Nobody has ever eaten a better meal than that which one has earned by working with one’s own hands’
What does the Hadith say about desires?
‘It is not poverty which I fear for you, but that you might begin to desire the world as others before you desired it, and it might destroy you as it destroyed them’
What is a tithe?
A tenth of a Christians earnings that is given to charity
What is exploitation?
the mis-use of power or money to get others to do things for a little or unfair reward
What is poverty?
The state of being extremely poor and not having sufficient money to maintain a basic standard of living
What is the living wage?
a wage that’s considered enough to cover the basic cost of living
By 2020, how many children in the UK were living in poverty?
1 in 3
More than 6 out of 10 children living in poverty in the UK are from what type of families?
Working class families or low income families
What percentage of disabled children in the uk are living in poverty?
40%
What does the bible say about material possessions and giving to those in need?
‘If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need how can the love of God be in him?
What is people trafficking?
The illegal movement of people; they are normally forced into work or are sexually exploited
What does the worlds population have to do with poverty?
The growing population of the world means that worldwide poverty is increasing, with one of the main reasons being because people are struggling to find homes and so have to set up slums, which breed illness and disease.
What is emergency aid?
short term aid which is help given to communities in time of disaster or crisis
What is an example of emergency aid?
Providing shelter to people after an earthquake
What is long term aid?
assistance given to a poor country over a long period of time
What is ‘Muslim hands’?
A charity that helps British Muslims in deprived communities by helping Muslims to live a life free from poverty and exploitation
What is Islamic relief?
A charity that provides help to those living in poverty worldwide . Islamic relief provides both emergency and long-term aid
What are 2 Christian charities?
Christian aid and CAFOD
Where is CAFOD based ?
In Britain, although they do work internationally as well
What is corruption?
When people in power are dishonest or fraudulent
What does it mean for Christians to give tithings?
For them to give 10% of their earnings to charity
What system does the UK have to financially support those who are homeless, disabled, or sick?
The benefits system
What does the Quran say about those who are indebted to you?
‘For a debtor, give him time to pay- but if you let it go out of charity this is the best thing to do’
Why does Islam not allow interest?
Because it’s more or less a way of exploiting the poor
How many countries does Muslim Aid work in?
Over 70 countries across Africa, Asia ad Europe
How much is Zakah?
2.5% of a Muslim’s earnings
How much is Khums?
20% of a Shia Muslim’s income
