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Theme F: Social Justice Flashcards

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What is long-term development?

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Projects such as educational programmes that help people to help themselves

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What is the UNDHR?

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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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What is a “sweatshop”?

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A factory with very low pay and unsafe working conditions

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What is charity?

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Voluntarily giving time or money to help the needy.

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What is interest?

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Money paid back on loans in addition to the original amount borrowed

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What is the fairtrade movement?

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A system of certification that aims to ensure a set of standards are met in the production and supply of a product or ingredient.

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What is a human right?

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The basic rights and freedoms to which everyone should be entitled

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Which Christian denominations do not ordain women as priests?

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Orthodox and Roman Catholic

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According to the Bible what is the root of all evil?

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The love of money

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What is a loan?

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Amount of money borrowed from a lender, usually paid back in instalments with interest.

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Why do many Christians support same-sex marriage?

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They believe in the teaching “Love your neighbour”

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What is positive discrimination?

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Favouring a person or group to try and rectify negative treatment; it is unlawful in the UK according to the Equality Act 2010.

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What is equality?

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The belief human beings are of equal value and status

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What is a tithe?

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The giving of 1/10th of a Christians income, usually to the Church

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What does the Catholic Church say about same-sex relationships?

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The Catholic Church argues part of the purpose of sex is to procreate and so homosexuality is wrong

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What is social justice?

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Bringing justice to society so that all people have the same opportunities, and can take advantage of them

17
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Who became the first female bishop in the Church of England?

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Libby Lane

18
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What is discrimination?

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The actions that result from prejudice against an individual or group

19
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What is the term for the illegal movement of people for forced labour?

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People trafficking

20
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What is the state of being without money or basic needs?

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Poverty

21
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Name a Christian who fought against apartheid in South Africa

A

Desmond Tutu

22
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In which parable does are those who feed the hungry awarded a place in heaven?

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The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats

23
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What is freedom of religious expression?

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The right to practice one’s faith in whichever way one chooses

24
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What is exploitation?

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The misuse of power or money to get others to do things for little money

25
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What is wealth?

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The money or possessions a person has

26
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What is positive action?

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Positive action is putting things in place to help overcome disadvantage in order to help someone fully participate in an activity or workplace.

27
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Why are some Christians unaccepting of same-sex relationships?

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Genesis suggests God intended a man and woman to be together (Adam and Eve)

28
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What is the giving of aid?

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Providing assistance to those in need in the form of goods or money

29
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What is a “payday loan”?

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A short term loan with very high interest rates e.g. 1000%

30
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What is short-term aid?

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Help in emergency situations such as drinking water, shelter, food and medical care

31
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Name a Christian who fought against the segregation by race in the USA

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Martian Luther King

32
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In which parable does the rich man go to hell and the poor man go to heaven?

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The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus

33
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What do Christians believe about the status of different genders?

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It is equal.

34
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Which Biblical says that people of all races, religions and genders are equal?

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“There is neither Jew nor Gentile (non-Jew), neither slave nor
free, nor is there male or female for you are all one in Christ
Jesus”

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What is fair pay?

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Payment that is appropriate for the work done.

36
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What is homosexuality?

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Being physically/sexually attracted to persons of the same gender.

37
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What did Paul say about women in the Church?

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That they should remain silent.

38
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What is prejudice?

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Holding biased opinions about an individual or group

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