Wealth and Poverty Flashcards
List some causes of poverty (6)
- Lack of natural resources
- Government corruption
- Conflict
- Natural disaster
- Debt/loans on interest
- Unfair trade
- Poor healthcare(disease)/education
How much money did Chile borrow in the early 70s and how much had they paid back by 1982?
Chile borrowed $3.9 billion in the early 70s and by 1982 they had paid $12.8billion back in interest, and still owed money.
In the UK, the top 1 percent have the same degree of wealth as what percentage of the population?
55%
What fraction of the global population live on less than $2.50 a day?
Around half
Luke 18:25? It is easier for….
It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God.
Mark 10:21? Go sell everything…
“Go sell everything you have and give it to the poor”
Mark 6:24? You cannot serve …….
“You cannot serve both God and money”
Give a Bible teaching about materialistic values
“The love of money is at the root of all evil”
-Timothy 6:10
What is prosperity theology?
The belief that material wealth is a gift from God and that he “richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment”.
What did Jesus say with regards to the poor and heaven? (Matthew 5:3)
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs”
Why might someone be skeptical about giving to charity? Use a specific example to back this up
Some charities have been caught out having vested interests in coorperations that act ‘immorally’.
For example, in 2013 it was discovered that Comic Relief had shares in arms firm BAE Systems and alcohol manufacturer, Diageo.
Why might a Christian choose to give to charity? (there are a number of different answers for this question)
- It’s an important way that they might show their love for God.
- God wants justice in the world so it is important to share with others.
- It is the loving and righteous thing to do.
- The Bible and Jesus encourages doing so “go sell everything you have and give it to the poor”
Define ‘tithe’
Tithe is 10% of a Christian’s annual income which they choose to give to their church or charity
What is a philanthropist?
A person who donates money, goods, services or time to help a cause which benefits society
Define ‘compassion’
A concern for the welfare of others
Why might a couple in a less developed nation have more children than those living in an MEDC?
They might need a larger family to survive, either to work on a family-run farm because the parents cannot afford to hire help or to assist in searching for food/work. Because there is no state pension in most LEDCs, parents need more children to be able to support them in later life.
What is charity?
The voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in need.
Which church teaches that Christians have a duty to make money for themselves and their family (by lawful and moral means)?
The Catholic Church
What does the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats teach about giving to the poor?
It is a “righteous” thing to do and will grant you passage into Heaven
Define the term ‘materialism’
A tendency to consider material possessions as more important than intellectual or spiritual values
Wealth is most often considered to be either an ……………. or ………….. to faith or an ………….. of belief in God.
Wealth is most often considered to be either an offense or obstacle to faith or an outcome of belief in God
Why might someone disagree with materialistic values?
If they believe that spiritual/emotional wealth is far better for wellbeing and a person’s happiness than physical prosperity.
“God loves a …… giver” - Corinthians 9:7
“God loves a cheerful giver” - Corinthians 9:7
Which bible teaching indicates that exploiting someone for profit when they are in a time of need is bad?
“You must not lend him money at interest or sell him food at profit” - Leviticus 25:37
