Theme F: Religion, Human Rights, And Social Justice Flashcards
What is social justice
Ensuring society treats people fairly- protecting everyone’s human rights
How many human rights are there in the UDHR
30
When did the UN adopt the UDHR
1948
What are examples of human rights
Fair trial
Education
Life
Liberty
Religion
Marriage
What are Christian views on social justice
Bible teaches about the importance of social justice and caring for others
“Les justice roll on like a river” (Amos)
Jesus stressed the need to help others
“Love thy neighbour as you love yourself”
What are Buddhist views on social justice
Suffering is inevitable, but people should try to relive the suffering of others
What does Christianity teach about equality
Everyone is equal as we are all made in God’s image
What does Buddhism teach about equality
Equality shows metta and karuna
Christian views of gender
“Some should remain silent in the Churches… it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the Church” (Corinthians 14:34-35)
Women cannot be priests in Catholic or Orthodox Churches
Church should adapt to reflect the importance of equality in today’s society
Buddhist views on gender
Buddha ordained nuns (although reluctant)
Dalai Lama said he saw no reason that a future DL couldn’t be a woman
Theravada- nuns not given the same respect as monks
Christian views on sexuality (homosexual vs heterosexual)
Heterosexuality is what God intended (procreation)
Homosexual relationships are sinful
Homosexual relationships are morally acceptable and it does not show love to condemn others for loving another person
Buddhist views on sexuality (homosexual vs heterosexual)
There is no teaching that says homosexuality is wrong
The moral precepts ally to any couple.
What is the main religion in Britain
Christianity
What are Christian views on freedom of religion
Teachings encourage tolerance and harmony
Denominations fighting each other was not in the bible
“Live at peace with everyone” (Romans 12:18)
What are Buddhist views on freedom of religion
Buddha encouraged people to respect other religions
Few Buddhist traditions focus on converting others
“Every person on this earth has the right to practise or not practise religion” (Dalai Lama)
What have Buddhists done in Myanmar that does not show tolerance other religions
Encouraging violence against Muslims, a religious minority in Myanmar
What is positive discrimination
Treating people more favourably because they have been discriminated against in the past or have disabilities
What are Christian views on disability
Discrimination does not show love or demonstrate equality
Jesus helped the disabled
“Love thy neighbour as yourself”
What are Buddhist views on disability
No explicit teachings on disability
Karuna applies to all people that are suffering
What are Christian views on race
All people are equal
“There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, fr you are one in Jesus Christ” (Galatians 3:28)
What are Buddhist views on race
Not acceptable- principle of metta
What are Christian views on wealth
Wealth is a blessing from God
Jesus did not teach that it is wrong to be wealthy
Wealth is associated with dangers and selfishness
Jesus said focusing on wealth brings the danger of ignoring God and neglecting spiritual life
“For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil” (Timothy 6:10)
“You cannot serve both God and money” (Matthew 6:24)
What are Buddhist views on wealth
Amount of wealth someone has is unimportant but how they got their money
Monks and nuns would take a vow of poverty
Letting go of earth is overcoming attachment
“By action, knowledge, and Dhamma… are mortals purified, not by lineage on wealth” (Buddha)
What are Christian views on using wealth
Those with excess money should give it to the church
Wealth should be used to help people in need
Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus
Parable of the Sheep and the Goats
