Theme F: Religion, Human Rights and Social Justice

Question 1

Social Justice

Answer 1

Ensuring that people are treated fairly whether they are poor or wealthy and protects their human rights.

Question 2

Human Rights

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Causes of Poverty

Answer 3

• Lack of education
• Family problems
• Addiction
• Poor health
• Debt

Question 4

Quote about Poverty

Answer 4

“For the heavy drinker and the glutton will come to poverty, and drowsiness will clothe one with rags.”

Question 5

Quote for giving to charity

Answer 5

“If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor” - Bible

“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” - Bible

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” - Bible

Question 6

Quotes against giving to charity

Answer 6

“For the heavy drinker and the glutton will come to poverty, and drowsiness will clothe one with rags.” - Bible

“Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.”

Question 7

Poverty

Answer 7

Being without money, food or other basics of life.

Question 8

Types of Exploitation of the Poor

Answer 8

• Unfair pay
• Excessive interest on loans
• Human trafficking

Question 9

Unfair pay

Answer 9

When poor people are exploited by not being paid enough for their labour.

Question 10

Excessive interest on loans

Answer 10

When a borrower is taken advantage of by a lender.

Question 11

Human trafficking

Answer 11

The recruitment and transportation of people by force or deception with the aim of exploiting them for money.

Question 12

Quote against Exploitation of the Poor

Answer 12

“Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honours him”
“God created mankind in his own image”

Question 13

Prejudice

Answer 13

Unfairly judging someone before the facts are known; holding biased opinions about an individual or group.

Question 14

Discrimination

Answer 14

Actions or behaviour as a result of prejudice.

Question 15

Quotes against Prejudice and Discrimination

Answer 15

“There is neither Jew nor Gentile, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus”
“Love thy neighbour”
“God created mankind in his own image”

Question 16

Positive Discrimination

Answer 16

Treating people more favourably because they have been discriminated against in the past.

Question 17

Homosexuality

Answer 17

To be sexually attracted to members of the same sex.

Question 18

Quotes for Homosexuality

Answer 18

“Love thy neighbour”

“God created mankind in his own image”

Question 19

Quotes against Homosexuality

Answer 19

“Be fruitful and multiply” - You can’t reproduce in homosexual relationships.

“You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination.”

Question 20

Religious Freedom

Answer 20

The right to believe or practise whatever religion one chooses.

Question 21

Quotes for Religious Freedom

Answer 21

“For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” - Bible

“For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.” - Bible

Question 22

Quotes about Wealth

Answer 22

“You must set aside a tithe of your crops—one-tenth of all the crops you harvest each year.”

“Wealth and honour come from you; you are the ruler of all things. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all.”

Question 23

Tithe

Answer 23

One tenth of annual produce or earnings.