Wealth And Poverty

Question 1

Define relative and absolute poverty

Answer 1

Absolute poverty- sever deprivation of basic human needs
Relative poverty- lacking the minimum amount of income required to maintain the average standard of living in the society in which you live

Question 2

Recall Christian teachings about wealth and other moral duties

Answer 2

Teachings on wealth
For the love of money is the root of all evil
It is easier for a camel to pass through the eyes of a needle then a rich man to get into the gates of heaven

Christian moral duties
Love your neighbour a yourself
The parable of the Good Samaritan

Question 3

Describe how a Christian charity helps the poor

Answer 3

Tearfund - gives food to people in absolute poverty, gives money to people across the world in absolute poverty through donations partner with churches and organisations to help give out money

Question 4

Explain Hardin and singers approach to helping the poor

Answer 4

Peter singers- drowning child analogy (should help the poor)
Garett harin - lifeboat analogy ( shouldn’t help the poor)